A 22 year old Malawian woman Lucia Saidi is being hunted by the police for allegedly stealing a one month old baby boy from her friend in Mangochi.
Mangochi police spokesperson Amina Tepani Daudi confirmed of the development adding that the suspect was once neighbours with the mother of the stolen baby Laina Wisiki aged 34 at Chimwala area until the suspect moved to Mangochi boma.
According to Tepani, the suspect visited her friend’s house upon hearing that she has a newly born baby.
“She found her friend occupied with house chores while carrying the baby at her back. Eventually, she asked to babysit the toddler,” said Tepani Daudi.
Saidi, took advantage of her friend’s busy moment to escape with the baby which prompted the mother and members of the community to search for her but it proved futile.
The incident was later on reported at Chimwala Police Unit who are hunting for the suspect.
The spokesperson has said once apprehended, Lucia will be charged with child stealing which contravenes section 167 of the Penal Code
Meanwhile, police in the district are appealing to members of the public who might have information on the whereabouts of the suspect to either notify them or report at any nearest police formation.
Lucia hails from Chilanga Village Traditional Authority Makanjira in Mangochi.
