Police in Mangochi district are hunting for a 22-year-old woman identified as Lucia Saidi who has fled with one-month-old baby boy of her friend Laina Wisiki, 34 of M’madi Village Traditional Authority Chimwala in Mangochi.
It is reported that the two were once neighbours at Chimwala area until the suspect moved to Mangochi boma.
On the morning of May 9, 2022 the suspect visited the victim after she heard that her friend has a newly born baby.
She found her friend occupied with house chores while carrying the baby at her back. Eventually, she asked to babysit the toddler.
Taking advantage of the situation, the suspect vanished with the baby which prompted the mother and members of the community to search for her but it proved futile.
The incident was reported at Chimwala Police Unit who are hunting for the suspect.
Once found, Lucia will be charged with child stealing which contravenes section 167 of the Penal Code.
Meanwhile police in the district are appealing to members of the public who might have information on the whereabouts of the suspect to either notify them or report at any nearest police formation.
Lucia hails from Chilanga Village Traditional Authority Makanjira in Mangochi.
Sub Inspector Amina Tepani Daudi
PRO- Mangochi Police Station
Cell:0999-706-525
Email:mamateps1152@gmail.com
Website:www.police.gov.mw