Since January 24, a court filing has addressed a potential child abduction linked to the disappearance of Agatha Parmentier Dos Santos, a six-year-old girl. The ruling notes that the mother, who advocates for joint custody, faced investigation over suspicions she took her daughter without the consent of the parent who held custody at that time.
Investigators disclosed that the minor’s father and the person who reported the disappearance were questioned repeatedly by the mother about alleged abuse. While multiple complaints were raised, none of them led to a formal finding against the mother in relation to child abandonment or abuse at this stage.
No one could locate his mother
On January 30, regional authorities reported they could not locate the mother to subpoena her for testimony in court. A search and arrest warrant was issued against her, and the Cullera Civil Guard Judicial Police were directed to take the necessary steps to bring her before the court for questioning.
The child’s disappearance was first reported by her father on January 19 of this year. The father said the two parents had agreed to return the child to him under the visitation schedule that had been ordered in a prior court hearing. That hearing took place within the civil matters division overseeing family cases in the Sueca judicial district.
At the time the complaint did not specify that the mother had committed abducting the child. The father remained focused on ensuring the minor’s safe return and cooperating with authorities to understand why the child had not been brought back in accordance with the visitation arrangement.
SOS alert for missing persons
When the judge ordered help from the Judicial Police, the response was swift. The potential charge of child abduction carries a prison term that can range from two to four years, depending on the circumstances and evidence presented during proceedings.
The moment Agatha’s photograph was entered into the national missing persons database, the alert spread rapidly. The notice circulated not only among the various police units across the nation but also through social networks and mainstream media outlets, increasing public visibility and prompting tips from the community.
European arrest warrant
A missing person poster was prepared as part of the nationwide alert system, noting that Agatha was last seen in Cullera on January 18, 2024. She stands about 1.10 meters tall and weighs approximately 20 kilograms, with long, wavy hair. One line of inquiry considers the possibility that the mother took the child to her native France, where the family has ties, making the seizure and custody issues a transnational matter. As a result, a European arrest warrant was issued in relation to the mother, seeking her apprehension for questions related to the case.
In ongoing investigations, authorities emphasize vigilance and cooperation, underscoring the seriousness with which child safety cases are treated. The family law court in Sueca continues to oversee matters related to custody and guardianship, coordinating with police to ensure a prompt and lawful resolution that serves the best interests of the child involved while protecting due process for all parties concerned. The pursuit of the truth remains central to the case, with authorities urging anyone with information to come forward through lawful channels and to refrain from spreading unverified claims that could jeopardize the investigation or the welfare of the child.