In a distressing turn of events in Melbourne, a mother and her baby were reportedly abducted by a knife-wielding man at a shopping center. The incident, which took place in Rowville in Melbourne’s south-east on May 10, saw the woman being forced to drive to electronic stores to purchase laptops. The terrified victim managed to escape when the man momentarily left the car at Robert Booth Reserve in Dandenong.
Victoria police are actively seeking information on the suspect, described as an Asian man aged between 20-35, who was last seen carrying four laptops on Dandenong Creek path. The suspect was wearing a grey hoodie, green fluorescent vest, black and grey pants, and black running shoes during the incident.
This alarming abduction has left the community on edge, with authorities urging anyone with information to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers. The safety and well-being of the mother and her baby are of utmost importance as investigations into this harrowing ordeal continue.