The German town of Renningen is in shock after the disappearance of a baby may have taken a tragic turn. According to the mother, Gino became
Sven Van Malderen
Journalist at HLN
Last update: 21:28
The woman’s account is without a doubt every parent’s worst nightmare. On Thursday evening she went shopping with her baby, a walk of 800 meters. The way back took her about fifteen minutes.
When the mother arrived at the apartment complex, she first carried her bags inside. She lives on the second floor.
Search continued all night
Meanwhile, the stroller remained at the door. “So the baby was left alone. In that short period of time, someone must have lifted him out of the stroller and taken him away,” adds police spokesman Steffen Grabenstein.
At 11:30 PM the parents reported their child missing. Police combed the area all night. In addition to helicopters and drones, sniffer dogs were also used.
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On Friday afternoon, the unthinkable happened: officers found the body of a baby in or near the Rankbach, a stream that flows through the town. An autopsy must confirm whether it is actually Gino.
The police are faced with a mystery for the time being. Was the mother being watched and pursued unnoticed? It is one of many questions that now need to be answered.
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