Kimberley – A newborn baby girl, stolen from a maternity ward last week, has been found and reunited with her relieved mom after police arrested a 21-year-old female suspect.
The baby girl was stolen on Wednesday, (6 September 2023), at about 17:00 from the maternity ward at a hospital.
Following up on information the police found the infant on Friday, (8 September 2023), at about 09:00.
The infant and some of her clothes were recovered at the home of the female suspect in Greenpoint in Kimberley, Northern Cape.
The baby was unharmed and underwent medical observation before being reunited with her parents.
The suspect will be appearing in the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court on charges of man stealing (kidnapping) soon.
The Provincial Commissioner for the Northern Cape, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola lauded the members of Kimberley Family Violence, Child Protection, and Sexual Offence units as well as the Kimberley Crime Intelligence unit for their relentless efforts.
Lt. Gen. Otola reiterated that crimes against women and children remain one of the priorities of the SA Police Service.
The quick response by the police units led to the rescue of the baby and the arrest of the female suspect.
Lt. Gen. Otola also commended the community for their continued assistance and for being the eyes and ears of law enforcers.
