Newborn allegedly taken by fake nurse from Koronadal hospital

A newborn girl was allegedly abducted from a hospital in Koronadal City by a woman who pretended to be a nurse.

The baby’s father took to social media to express his concern after his baby was taken by the suspect morning on Sunday, November 23, 2025.

The 23-year-old father is a member of an indigenous group.

According to the Police Regional Office-SOCCSKSARGEN (PRO-12), the father said the baby was taken two days after she was born.

The suspect reportedly introduced herself as a nurse checking the baby’s health.

“Yung unidentified female, dinescribe niya na siguro mga 5’2 ang height, medyo small built niya, siguro nasa late 20’s at nakadamit ito ng green uniform, black hijab, at meron siyang black face mask. In-introduce niya ang sarili niya na isang nurse staff doon sa hospital, yun kinuha niya yung infant,” PRO-12 Spokesperson, Major Rissa Hernaez, said.

Police operatives found an eco-bag containing the baby’s belongings in Barangay Avanceña during hot pursuit. It was allegedly left behind by the suspect.

Authorities are pursuing the suspect, as of this writing. She may face charges for violation of Republic Act 7610 or the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act.

Police are also investigating the hospital’s security protocols to determine how the suspect managed to enter the facility and carry out the alleged abduction.

“Most probably, akala ng mga security doon sa provincial hospital ay talagang nurse siya. Yun ang tinitingnan natin, andoon yung ating investigator, kung papano makapasok yung mga personnel nila at yung mga possible na ganyang uri ng mga modus na magsusuot ng uniform, okay lang ba na papasok without wearing IDs,” Hernaez added.

GMA Regional TV One Mindanao is reaching out to the family of the baby and the hospital management. —GMA Regional TV