Kielce: Bus theft and kidnapping of a 13-year-old – police are looking for the perpetrator

Saturday night in Kielce was a shocking incident. An unknown man stole a bus without knowing there was a 13-year-old girl inside. Luckily, the baby's fine..

Night drama on Grochowa Street

On Saturday late evening, around 11:00 p.m., an unusual and dangerous incident occurred in Kielce's Blacksmith on Grochowa Street. The father of a 13-year-old, a scooter transport worker, loaded equipment into his bus. And then he was approached by an unknown, bald, well-built, half-naked man in white shorts. He asked for a lift or a taxi. When he heard his refusal, he attacked the driver, then he got on the bus and drove off towards 1 May..

13-year-old unwittingly kidnapped

Inside the bus was a 13-year-old employee's daughter. The girl was sitting in the back seat, and the unsub probably didn't know she was here.. All the way, he didn't try to make contact or intimidate her. After a few minutes, he abandoned the vehicle at Sobola Street and walked away towards the Kielce flood.

Police action and secured tracks

The police were called to the scene immediately. Officers have secured traces and surveillance footage that can help identify the perpetrator. There's an intense manhunt going on – a man is still wanted.

How can we keep children safe?

Although this time a 13-year-old girl is fine, the situation shows how easily a dangerous incident can occur. Police call on their parents to be more vigilant and to talk to their children about safety rules. It is worth reminding the youngest to:

• They didn't talk to strangers.
• They didn't get into foreign vehicles.
• In case of emergency, they immediately called for help.

Police action and appeal to residents

Police conduct extensive activities, secure monitoring and collect all possible information. Anyone who recognizes the man described or witnessed the incident is asked to contact the local police station in Kielce.

The girl did not suffer physically or mentally, but the whole event was a great stress for the family and local community. Officers call for vigilance and reporting of any suspicious situation.

If there is new official information about the perpetrator's arrest or details of the investigation, we will keep it up to date.