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Toddler Saved in Daring Supermarket Kidnap Attempt
17 Feb
Summary
- A man attempted to snatch a toddler from her mother at an Italian supermarket.
- The mother bravely fought back, leading to the child's femur being broken.
- The 47-year-old suspect was apprehended by a security guard and arrested.
An 18-month-old girl was the target of an attempted kidnapping at a supermarket in Bergamo, Italy, as captured by CCTV footage. The child's mother was leaving the store with her family when a middle-aged man suddenly grabbed the toddler.
The mother's immediate and strong resistance prevented the man from succeeding entirely, though the struggle tragically resulted in the child fracturing her femur. The girl's father and other shoppers rushed to help.
A security guard subdued the alleged kidnapper, identified as a 47-year-old homeless Romanian man, before police arrived and took him into custody. He faces charges of aggravated kidnapping and assault.
His motives remain unclear as he had no prior criminal record. The child has been treated in the hospital and is now recovering at home, described by her father as being able to play despite wearing a cast.
