The main suspects are the baby’s parents: a 23-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman. Given that Santiago was born prematurely, ‘he requires continuous medical supervision’, warns the Minister of Justice

Kidnapping alert: a 17-day-old baby kidnapped in Aulnay-sous-Bois

The National Criminal Investigation Department issued an abduction alert on Tuesday 22 October following the worrying disappearance of a 17-day-old baby in Aulnay-sous-Bois (Seine-Saint-Denis). The baby, named Santiago, was born prematurely and requires ‘essential’ medical treatment.

According to police information, the abduction took place on Monday 21 October between 11pm and 11.30pm at the Robert Ballanger hospital maternity unit.

Description of the child and suspects

Santiago is a newborn baby with blond hair, wearing a brown t-shirt (size 6 months) and thick white velvet pyjamas. The main suspects are his parents.

The father, aged 23, was wearing dark jeans, a white T-shirt, a light blue denim jacket and a black overcoat.

The mother, aged 25, was wearing a white jumper, a light blue sleeveless jacket and a green skirt.

Police recommendations

In its alert, the police call for vigilance. If you locate the child or suspects, do not intervene directly. Immediately contact 197 or send an email to pppj.alerte.enlevement@interieur.gouv