Somerset West police are investigating a kidnapping case following the disappearance of a six month old baby who went missing on Monday, 5 December 2022.

According to reports the nanny who was looking after the seven-year-old girl and the six month old baby alleged that she gave the woman she just meet after she offered to buy both children some food.

The woman left with the children leaving the nanny behind. She left her hand bag with the nanny claiming she will be back and never came back.

The 7-year-old daughter was found near the nanny’s house but the baby was missing.

Attempts were made to find the missing baby since December 2022 but the attempts proved futile.

Police are appealing to anyone with information that could assist with the safe return of the baby and the arrest of the woman to contact the investigating officer Detective Sergeant Asanda Hlana on 082 301 8910 or alternatively the Crime Stop no on 08600 10111 or your nearest police station.

Source: South African Police Service