A 10‑month‑old boy in Koszalin was snatched by a man from his mother’s grasp on Monday morning, prompting a city‑wide police alert that led to the child’s safe recovery.
Child Abduction in Koszalin
The kidnapping occurred on Monday morning, 15 December, when a mother of a 10‑month‑old boy went out with him from their apartment. A man then approached, snatched the child from her hands, and drove off in an unknown direction. The victim knew his identity and immediately reported the incident to the police. “Every minute counted. After receiving the information, the City Police Commander in Koszalin declared an alert for the entire unit,” wrote the commander, Monika Kosiec of the Koszalin City Police.
Police Dispatch All Patrols
Police dispatched all available patrols to the woman’s residential area and to the main exit roads. They also mobilized liaison officers with service units and police from the prevention, traffic, criminal, and intelligence divisions. Meanwhile, officers tried to ascertain details about the perpetrator and the vehicle he was using, which turned out to be a black BMW.
Police Find Child
The breakthrough occurred on the S6 expressway near Kołobrzeg. There, police located the sought vehicle and pulled it over for inspection. Inside, they found the abducted child. The boy was immediately handed to an ambulance crew that checked his health; he sustained no injuries.
Two Arrests Made
Police arrested a 38‑year‑old man suspected of abducting the child and a 50‑year‑old driver of the vehicle. “Officers are currently gathering evidence and precisely determining all circumstances of the minor boy’s abduction. This is another example of how a swift response, efficient coordination, and the involvement of many officers led to a successful outcome of an urgent intervention,” wrote the commander, Monika Kosiec. More information about police actions can be found in the article: “Opole: 7‑year‑old struck 5‑year‑old sister with car”.
