Kidnapped 4-year-old rescued in Tondo, Manila

A four-year-old girl who was snatched in front of her home in Tondo, Manila was rescued by village watchmen on patrol on Saturday.

The watchmen brought  Purificacion Gozon, 54, to the Manila Police District Station 7 where she was charged with kidnapping.

According to reports, the child was playing outside their house when the suspect grabbed her and tried to flee.

However, she was intercepted by village watchmen. Upon questioning, the 54-year-old claimed that the child was her daughter.

Manila police reminded parents to be extra watchful over their children given the recent spate of child abduction cases in the metropolis.




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