The infant is currently in good condition, police said.
DAVAO CITY — Police arrested on Friday a 36-year old woman and her husband for allegedly kidnapping a 3-month old baby at the Southern Philippines Medical Center in Davao City.
Police Major Antonio Luy said the suspect named "Rhea" was in the hospital Thursday afternoon and approached the mother of the baby. The mother came all the way from Surigao City to Davao City to regarding the infant's medical needs after experiencing chills and seizures. More than 12 hours later, the baby was rescued in Rhea's house in Barangay Mintal on Friday morning, after policemen received a call from the suspect's neighbor."Thank God. Thanks also to the people who helped and the social media. Last night, I almost gave up hope," she said.Her husband was also arrested, but denied any involvement to the crime.Rhea was worried that when her husband returned home, he would not see his son.
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