In L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Mossos d’Esquadra authorities are urgently seeking a 93-year-old woman who has reportedly become severely dependent and is currently unaccounted for. Her son, who reportedly does not have full guardianship, allegedly took her by force. News outlets citing sources consulted by El Periódico note that the incident location is within the City of Justice complex.
Details indicate that the events unfolded around noon on Thursday. The elderly woman, who uses a wheelchair and is accompanied by a caregiver, had gone to the City of Justice to have a professional evaluate her needs due to ongoing health issues. As the son, aged 61, exited the courthouse, he allegedly appeared suddenly, placed his mother into a taxi, and departed. The caregiver struggled to assist and was pulled away during the confrontation, after which she contacted the Mossos d’Esquadra. This sequence of events prompted a rapid response by police and security personnel in the area, aiming to locate the missing woman and ensure her safety. (El Periódico)
Investigators indicate that the woman requires daily medications, which the son reportedly does not have in his possession at the moment. Authorities are examining whether the man has access to appropriate living arrangements or a stable residence to provide proper care. The absence of essential medications, combined with questions about the son’s ability to oversee her welfare, has intensified concerns for the woman’s well-being. (El Periódico)
Mossos d’Esquadra have been pursuing leads since Thursday morning, treating the case as a disappearance and potential abduction. The ongoing inquiry includes verifying the woman’s current location, assessing her health status, and determining whether she is in immediate danger. Police have urged anyone with information to contact local dispatchers promptly, highlighting the urgency of locating the woman and reuniting her with appropriate care. (El Periódico)