The police have launched a manhunt for the perpetrator who kidnapped and abandoned a month-old-baby in Thubelihle near Ga-Nala.
On June 7, the infant’s mother left him in the care of her grandmother when she went to the local hair salon. The grandmother kept an eye on the baby boy while she was busy with her chores.
At about 13:00 when she went to check on the little boy, he was nowhere to be found.
The matter was reported to the police and the search for the baby began immediately, intensified by the frantic neighbours and the community at large as they were going door to door. The following day while commuting to work in a taxi, the infant’s uncle informed other passengers and the driver to spread the word of the missing baby.
At around 10:00, the police received an anonymous call from someone using the main road on the outskirts of Thubelihle where he noticed a baby lying next to the road.
The family was called to identify the baby, who was well dressed and received a clean bill of health from the doctor.
“At this state the police are investigating the case to determine the motive for the kidnapping. Anyone with information is asked to call the police at 017 648 4713 or Crime Stop at 08600 10111,” said Brig Selvy Mohlala from Mpumalanga Provincial Office.
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