Cops investigate kidnapping after domestic worker and toddler go missing
It is alleged the domestic worker took the little boy, went for a walk, but did not return to the family home in Brackendowns.
Help find Eden Laird.
The Germiston Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit, together with the Brackendowns SAPS in Alberton, are investigating the alleged kidnapping of 13-month-old Eden Laird, Germiston City News reports.Preview (opens in a new window)
The Pink Ladies issued a kidnapped child alert after it is alleged that at about 8.45am on May 2, the domestic worker took Eden, tied him on her back with a light blue blanket and went for a walk, but did not return to the family home in Brackendowns.
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He was wearing grey tracksuit pants with pumpkins on the bottom of them, a vest with the words “granny sunshine” written on it, a grey and navy striped jersey and navy and white socks with sail boats on them.
Eden has a small build, grey eyes and blond hair.
If you have seen Eden contact the Brackendowns SAPS on 011 617 5600, the Germiston FCS Unit investigating officer on 082 358 8369 or the standby number 082 771 6328 or the Pink Ladies Organisation on 072 214 7439 or 083 378 4882.
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