The Plessislaer Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit arrested a 32-year-old suspect for kidnapping. She will be appearing at the Pietermaritzburg Magistrates Court today.
It is alleged that on 07 October 2019, an 18-year-old mother awoke to find her three-week-old baby had disappeared. She discovered that entry was gained through a window and reported the incident to police. A case of kidnapping was opened at the Plessislaer police station and transferred to the Plessislaer Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit for investigation.
A rigorous police investigation led to the arrest of the suspect later that evening. The baby was found and reunited with the mother. It is alleged that the suspect who is resides close to the victims home, had lied to her family and friends about being pregnant, which led to her stealing the infant.
