Terrifying Moment Toddler Playing Outside Is Allegedly Kidnapped

A terrifying moment was captured on CCTV when a three-year-old boy playing outside his home was allegedly kidnapped in broad daylight.

Security footage showed the toddler standing on the street when a man in a yellow shirt approached him.

Without hesitation, the child took the stranger’s outstretched hand and walked away with him.

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The boy’s parents had briefly stepped inside their house, unknowingly leaving a small window of opportunity for the suspect to act.

Seizing the moment, he led the child away, heading towards a nearby temple where a community event was taking place.

However, the parents quickly realized their son was missing and rushed to track him down.

They soon spotted the man lingering near the temple with the child.

At first, onlookers assumed the two were father and son, but those suspicions faded when the distressed parents took their little boy back.

As the horrifying situation became clear, a crowd gathered and prevented the man from leaving while waiting for authorities to arrive.

Shortly after, police took him into custody and transported him to Phan Thong Police Station, where he remains in detention.

The suspect is believed to be from Myanmar, and investigators are currently verifying his immigration status, including whether he holds a valid passport.

Local authorities reported that the man appeared to be intoxicated at the time of his arrest.

The boy’s father has since stated that he hopes legal action will be taken against him.

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