A Palma de Mallorca resident described the aftermath of an attempted kidnapping yesterday at the entrance of a well‑known hypermarket in the city. The incident involved a woman holding a five‑year‑old girl by the hair, while the child’s mother intervened, grabbing her daughter and trying to pull her away. The woman allegedly muttered that the act was not about harm but would be justified by certain misguided statements. The mother successfully kept her child safe, moved to her car, and locked the doors as the alleged kidnapper disappeared. Police later began gathering details while the family sought refuge and comfort at home. (National Police)
Relatives recount that the event unfolded yesterday afternoon near the checkout area of a prominent Palma supermarket. The mother was with her two daughters, aged five and four months, as she tried to manage a stroller and attend to the baby. A woman reportedly grabbed the older child by the hair, attempting to take her away with force while repeating the phrase quoted above. (National Police)
The mother seized the girl’s hand and struggled to prevent the abduction, not wanting to leave the infant unattended in the stroller. According to relatives, she yelled for help, but there is no immediate sign that bystanders intervened. The attacker then left the scene, and the mother hurried the other child toward safety and entered a vehicle belonging to the family, where she locked the doors and composed herself after a shocking moment. (National Police)
When calmer, the mother reported that she could hear the assailant calling from car to car, but the alleged kidnapper had already fled the area. The family later filed a formal complaint with the police station, detailing the confrontation and the emotional impact of the incident. (National Police)
Based on the mother’s description, the woman involved was approximately 45 years old and described as slim. Attire during the incident was noted as a pink outfit with white knee pads. (National Police)
Investigators from the National Police opened a formal inquiry and arranged to review security camera footage from the store and the surrounding area to identify the person responsible for the attempted kidnapping. The investigation continues as officials work to corroborate the account with video records and witness statements. (National Police)