Teenage mom reports woman pretending to be vlogger who allegedly took her baby

• A 17-year-old mother reported her baby who went missing in Surigao City
• According to report, the suspect pretended to be a vlogger and offered free shopping help
• She used the opprtunity and took the baby while shopping inside a mall
• Fortunately, the authorities rescued the infant at the Macagal Port

A 17-year-old mother sought help from police after a woman allegedly took her seven-month-old baby in Surigao City on Wednesday.

Investigation showed that suspect convinced the young mother to come with her by claiming she was a vlogger who wanted to help people with free shopping at a mall.

According to a report by GMA Regional TV, police found that mother met the 59-year-old suspect inside a mall while she was having lunch with her baby.

Suspect introduced herself as a vlogger looking for people to treat during shopping.

Victim told police that suspect said she was fourth person chosen to receive help. While walking around mall, suspect offered to carry baby so mother could shop more easily.

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Young mother agreed to offer. Moments later, suspect suddenly disappeared while holding infant.

Mother immediately asked for help from mall security guards and police officers stationed outside. Authorities quickly reviewed CCTV footage inside mall to track suspect and check possible escape routes.

Acting on gathered information, authorities were able to stop suspect at Macagal Port. Police said woman was about to travel to Siargao Islands.

Investigation showed that suspect is a resident of Tagana-an in Surigao del Norte. Baby was safely recovered from her custody.

Infant was brought to Women and Children Protection Desk for proper assistance. Child was later returned to her mother.

Authorities reminded parents to stay alert, especially in public places. Police continue to investigate case to determine possible charges against suspect.

Read GMA News Online 'BalitamBayan' article here to know more about this news.

In an earlier local report by KAMI, a family of three was mercilessly shot and killed inside their store in Barangay Mallorca, San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija. CCTV footage showed three men entering the shop, closing the roll-up door, and then shooting the entire family to death. Before fleeing, one of the suspects also took a bag and a cellphone belonging to the victims. According to a report by Gary De Leon of TV5 Frontline Pilipinas, the family started receiving threats after they lent P1 million to a resident of their barangay, who allegedly used the money for a business.

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In another viral local report, a 51-year-old public school teacher in Las Piñas City was stabbed multiple times by her own husband. Based on a report by EJ Gomez on Unang Balita, the 38-year-old suspect committed the crime inside the school’s faculty room. Police said the school had a security guard, but since the suspect was a familiar face, he was able to enter and leave easily. The suspect claimed he went there to talk to his wife and fix their issues, but the situation escalated into a heated argument.

Source: KAMI.com.gh