In Rostov-on-Don, an incident involving the traffic police and a child has drawn attention from local residents. Reports indicate that a car containing a 13-year-old boy was moved by tow truck operators while the parent was away at a nearby store. The parent later described the events, saying the car appeared to be loaded without a standard check of the vehicle.
According to the family, the 13-year-old boy remained inside the black Hyundai while his mother briefly left to run an errand. When she returned, she says tow truck crews were already attaching the vehicle, and the boy began to call out for help. A traffic police inspector was present beside the car, and the boy reportedly reacted with visible distress, pleading for attention as the vehicle was prepared to be detached and moved. Eyewitnesses say bystanders saw the boy waving his arms and screaming, but those nearby did not intervene immediately.
The situation attracted attention after the father, who came to the parking area to check on his son, paid a fine and asked for clarification from the traffic police. The officers did not acknowledge fault at the time. In the wake of the event, the parents filed a formal complaint alleging that their child was effectively abducted from the vehicle. The mother was contacted by a juvenile affairs investigator who asked questions about how long the boy had been left alone in the car. Following this interaction, the family has been seeking witnesses who may have seen the incident unfold, including passengers on a passing bus who might have observed what happened.
Meanwhile, local memory recalls a separate incident in which a nearby sign for an auto insurance office called OSAGO 24 collapsed or fell onto three parked cars in Tatarstan. The event is part of a broader pattern of concerns about vehicle safety and roadside procedures in the region.
Sources noting the events include a Telegram channel named Don Mash, which reported on the sequence of events and the involvement of traffic police in this case. The channel described the moments leading up to the loading of the car and the subsequent reactions from the family and bystanders. While these reports provide one account of the incident, authorities have not released an official statement detailing the exact sequence of actions or the appeals made by the family.
Analysts say the incident underscores the importance of clear procedures when towing vehicles with minors inside and the need for prompt communication with the vehicle owner. Parents are urged to document responses from officers and to seek independent witnesses who can attest to the events as they occurred. In Rostov-on-Don, residents are watching closely to see how investigations proceed and what guidance local authorities will issue to prevent similar situations in the future. Attribution: Don Mash Telegram channel