Newborn Kidnapped from Clinic in Cosenza Found Safe
A one-day-old infant abducted from a Cosenza clinic has been safely recovered; a couple has been detained in connection with the incident.
A newborn girl, only one day old, was abducted from a clinic in the heart of Cosenza, Italy, and later found safe with a woman and a man who have since been detained by authorities.
The incident, which occurred around 6:30 PM on a Tuesday, began when a woman entered the clinic and pretended to be a nurse, claiming she needed to take the baby to a pediatrician.
The woman was described as having a short stature, with her face partially covered by a mask and wearing her hair in braids.
The infant was taken from a room where she was staying with her mother, a homemaker, and her grandmother.
The family became alarmed when the child did not return and subsequently raised the alert.
The abduction was recorded by internal surveillance cameras, capturing the woman leaving with the child.
Shortly after, she was joined by a man; the pair attempted to place the child in a carrier but eventually left the clinic with the baby in arms.
Upon realizing the child was missing, clinic staff notified local law enforcement who quickly responded, setting up roadblocks in key locations around the city.
The quick intervention culminated in locating the couple in a nearby area, Castrolibero, where they were detained with the infant, marking the end of the alarming episode.
During the investigation, law enforcement revealed that the woman involved in the abduction had reportedly faked a pregnancy for nine months.
Social media posts from the woman, published a week prior to the incident, announced that she had given birth to a baby boy.
The baby girl was found dressed in boys' clothing.
The incident highlights the rapid response of Italian police forces and mobilized the Cosenza community in a search that concluded positively with the infant in good health.
The suspect couple was detained near a residence in Castrolibero, and investigations are ongoing to understand the motives fully, amid reports suggesting previous kidnapping attempts by the same individuals.
The parents, deeply moved by the return of their child, expressed their gratitude in a social media post, acknowledging the role of law enforcement who acted promptly to retrieve their daughter.
The case underscores the significance of security measures and the vital support of community response in such critical situations.
The incident, which occurred around 6:30 PM on a Tuesday, began when a woman entered the clinic and pretended to be a nurse, claiming she needed to take the baby to a pediatrician.
The woman was described as having a short stature, with her face partially covered by a mask and wearing her hair in braids.
The infant was taken from a room where she was staying with her mother, a homemaker, and her grandmother.
The family became alarmed when the child did not return and subsequently raised the alert.
The abduction was recorded by internal surveillance cameras, capturing the woman leaving with the child.
Shortly after, she was joined by a man; the pair attempted to place the child in a carrier but eventually left the clinic with the baby in arms.
Upon realizing the child was missing, clinic staff notified local law enforcement who quickly responded, setting up roadblocks in key locations around the city.
The quick intervention culminated in locating the couple in a nearby area, Castrolibero, where they were detained with the infant, marking the end of the alarming episode.
During the investigation, law enforcement revealed that the woman involved in the abduction had reportedly faked a pregnancy for nine months.
Social media posts from the woman, published a week prior to the incident, announced that she had given birth to a baby boy.
The baby girl was found dressed in boys' clothing.
The incident highlights the rapid response of Italian police forces and mobilized the Cosenza community in a search that concluded positively with the infant in good health.
The suspect couple was detained near a residence in Castrolibero, and investigations are ongoing to understand the motives fully, amid reports suggesting previous kidnapping attempts by the same individuals.
The parents, deeply moved by the return of their child, expressed their gratitude in a social media post, acknowledging the role of law enforcement who acted promptly to retrieve their daughter.
The case underscores the significance of security measures and the vital support of community response in such critical situations.
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