10 Jul, 04:51··

Grandmother Takes Wrong Child From Belgium Daycare

RTL Nieuws

A grandmother in Belgium mistakenly took a child from a daycare center. She thought it was her own grandson. The child was quickly returned safely.

The incident happened in Strombeek-Bever, Belgium. The grandmother was picking up her grandson from the daycare. However, she left with a different toddler. Witnesses said the children looked alike. The police and neighbors helped return the child to the daycare. The daycare is now checking its procedures to avoid this happening again.

Summarized from the sources above. Read the originals for the full story.

Highlights

Grandmother Mistook Child

A grandmother mistakenly took a child from a daycare center in Belgium.

Similar Children Involved

The children involved appeared very similar to each other.

Rapid Response Reported

The error was quickly reported through a neighborhood network.

Safe Return of Child

The child was safely returned to his family.

Daycare Reviewing Procedures

The daycare is now reviewing its procedures to prevent future errors.

Perspectives

Sources agree
  • A grandmother mistakenly took a child from a daycare.
  • The child was safely returned.
  • The daycare is reviewing its procedures.
  • The children appeared very similar.

Timeline

3h span
10 Jul, 04:5110 Jul, 08:07
familychildcarecrimeerror