The events under investigation by the armed institute were expected to have unfolded in the specified complex around 19:00, in the municipality of Nuevalos. As a mother left the convent with her 13‑month‑old son, two men arrived in a car, approached quickly, and took the baby after a struggle. Reports suggest the child may have sustained an injury to one of his small arms due to the force used by the suspects as they removed him from his mother.
The mother pointed to the infant’s father, his ex-wife, and the child’s grandfather as potential suspects in the kidnapping. Investigators are actively pursuing the vehicle used by the assailants, with civil guard teams coordinating efforts to track down any lead. Basic security footage from Monasterio de Piedra and data from the General Directorate of Traffic on road networks could be crucial in determining the path taken by the suspects and identifying the route followed during the abduction.
The Zaragoza Civil Guard Command is handling the case as part of open investigations related to acts of violence against women. The investigation is examining various angles to determine motive and opportunity, and to locate the child safely and swiftly.
Since the father may currently reside in the Community of Madrid, authorities activated a wide-ranging search operation to cover all potential locations where he might be found. In Spain, the Penal Code includes provisions that address parental abduction, prescribing a prison sentence that can range from two to four years for the abducting parent. These legal guidelines frame the penalties under which authorities pursue custodial terms and ensure the child’s return to a safe guardian, when applicable.
Another case with similar features, reported in 2018, drew the attention of national law enforcement, which ultimately resolved the situation. A neighbor from Zaragoza took his son and hid him in Huelva. The court imposed a sentence that included two years of imprisonment, eight months of community service, a two-year deprivation of custody rights, and a three-year ban on contact with the child by both parents. The outcome underscored the seriousness with which authorities treat parental kidnapping, along with the potential long-term consequences for the family involved.
The present situation has also drawn public concern, as the man involved had occasional contact with the child during weekends but reportedly did not disclose the child’s location. In interviews given to the press, he claimed not to have hidden the child and expressed a desire to help the child experience positive moments, such as visiting the beach. Nevertheless, he did not provide authorities with information about the child’s whereabouts, which contributed to the public alarm surrounding the case. The investigation continues to gather evidence, verify timelines, and establish a clear chain of custody for any information that could lead to the child’s safe return, while ensuring the rights of all parties involved are respected.