Picture: The newborn baby, who was stolen found unharmed/Supplied
By OBAKENG MAJE
A woman (21) briefly appeared in the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court today for allegedly stealing a newborn baby. Andiswa Bayi was arrested at her house in Greenpoint in Kimberley by the Kimberley SAPS Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences unit with the assistance of the Kimberley SAPS Crime Intelligence unit on Friday.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col Sergio Kock said: “The baby was recovered and the police also found her clothes with Bayi. The baby underwent procedural medical observation and will be reunited with her parents.
“The baby went missing on 6 September 2023 at about 17:00 and Bayi was arrested and charged with kidnapping. The case was remanded to 19 September 2023 for a formal bail application and the accused will remain in custody.”
The Guardian 