Police in Germany have discovered the body of a baby amid a frantic search for a missing three-month-old who was reportedly snatched from his pushchair. Emergency services were called on the night of June 18 at around 11:30 p.m. local time by the baby's parents in Renningen, Germany, to report that he had gone missing.
Parents Reported Baby Missing
The parents contacted police after their son allegedly disappeared from his pushchair. Police stated that the baby was left alone “for a short time” and that they believe “an unknown person lifted the child from a stroller and took it away.” A body was found at approximately 1:45 p.m. on June 19, and identification is underway.
Massive Search Effort
The search for the missing baby was extensive, involving drones, helicopters, firefighters, and rescue dogs. Before the body was discovered, police said: “We began our search at the scene of the crime and are working our way outwards in a circular pattern. Of course, the child could already be somewhere else entirely.”
Public Asked Not to Join Search
Residents had formed groups to help with the search, but police warned: “Currently, calls to participate in search measures are being shared. We urgently ask you to refrain from doing so. Uncoordinated search efforts can hinder the ongoing investigations as well as the work of the emergency services.”
Police Update on Discovery
In its latest update, Ludwigsburg Police said: “During the search for the missing baby, police discovered the body of a baby at approximately 1:45 p.m. It is possible that the body is that of the missing boy. Police identification efforts are ongoing. Further details regarding the circumstances of the discovery or the infant's death are under investigation by the Ludwigsburg Police Headquarters Criminal Investigation, and cannot be released at this time for investigative reasons.”
