Story By: Lee Bullen, Sub-Editor: Lee Bullen,  Agency: Asia Wire Report

This two-month-old baby boy who was allegedly abducted by a woman who had suffered a miscarriage has been located and reunited with his teen mother.

The incident took place in the city of Bloemfontein in the central South African region of Free State after the 18-year-old mother went to a local clinic to pick up medication.

Police spokesperson Brig Motantsi Makhele explained: “Another woman, who was also in the queue, told her babies are not allowed in the clinic.

“The young mother asked the unknown female patient who was behind her to hold her baby while she went inside. When she was done, she found the woman had disappeared with her son.”

Makhele said the 38-year-old suspect, who had reportedly suffered a miscarriage, was detained after an investigation by the family and child services unit.

He added: “It is alleged the suspect was pregnant and somehow lost her baby.

“She was scared to inform her husband, who works out of town. She then contemplated adopting a baby but was told the process is long.”

According to news site TimesLIVE, the baby was taken to a local hospital for checks before being reunited with his young mum.

Meanwhile, the suspect is due to appear at the Bloemfontein magistrate’s court today (Thursday) on the charge of abduction.

The investigation continues.

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