Cops on the hunt for Western Cape woman linked to child abduction case
When they reached the CBD, the two took the baby from the mother when she had to go to the toilet.
“Upon her return, she could not find the females or her four-day-old baby boy. She reported the incident to Umzimkhulu police and a case of kidnapping was opened.”
Gwala said the case was assigned to the Port Shepstone Family Child Protection Services. The team made an arrest just two days later on Wednesday.
“An intensive investigation led the team of investigating officers to Mfulamahle Location where the two females and baby were found. The suspects were immediately arrested.”
She said the baby was taken to hospital for a medical check-up.
“Investigations revealed that the baby was destined to Gauteng province, where one of the suspect’s boyfriend resides.”
The pair appeared in court on Thursday and the 17-year-old was released into her parent’s care.
