The tragedy of the abduction of the 17-day-old baby from a maternity hospital in Seine-Saint-Denis has deeply shaken public opinion and highlighted the importance of reacting quickly in such situations. The abduction alert that was triggered mobilized the authorities and the population in a race against time to find Santiago, the little premature baby in danger of death without medical care.
The parents of the baby, aged 23 and 25, acted during the night with boundless recklessness, taking the fragile baby with them. The investigation by the judicial police revealed a possible trip to Belgium, triggering European cooperation to find the baby.
The course of the abduction, which occurred between 11:00 p.m. and 11:30 p.m., highlighted a series of alarming circumstances, such as the disconnection of the baby’s heart sensors and the parents’ hasty departure from the hospital. The worrying disappearance led the authorities to act quickly, launching a national investigation into the kidnapping of a minor under 15 by an organized gang.
Five individuals, not parents of the infant but from the kidnappers’ entourage, were arrested and taken into custody, highlighting the ramifications of this complex case. The Ministry of Justice has alerted the population to the urgency of finding Santiago, emphasizing the vital need for constant medical care for the little premature baby.
The kidnapping alert plan, activated only in the event of a critical and verified situation, has in the past made it possible to find many kidnapped children safe and sound. The general mobilization established by this system underlines the solidarity and efficiency of the population in such tragic circumstances.
This upsetting case highlights the vulnerability of children and the need for constant vigilance to ensure their safety. The investigation is actively continuing, in cooperation with the Belgian authorities, in the hope of finding Santiago and restoring serenity to this trying tragedy for all.