Police in Gweru have launched a desperate search for a two-month-old baby girl who was kidnapped by an unknown person in the city’s central business district last Saturday.
Reports say that the toddler was snatched from her six-year-old sister while the mother was buying fruits from a vendor close by.
Midlands Provincial Police Spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the incident.
“The report had it that the mother, Faith Jakaza, aged 26 had just finished breast-feeding her.
“She briefly left the baby on the lap of the baby’s six-year-old sister going to buy bananas from a nearby vendor.
“On turning back after a few minutes, the mother discovered the elder daughter now without the baby saying the baby had been snatched away.
“Faith Jakaza shouted for help while looking around but the baby was nowhere to be found.
“We appeal for any information that can help in locating the culprit and recover the baby. On the same note we also advise mothers or persons with custody of babies and children to always keep them under close monitoring
