A newborn vanished from the neonatal unit at Francisco de Borja Hospital in Gandia. Police suspect the father may be involved. Authorities have assumed guardianship of the child while the search continues.
A newborn girl disappeared from the neonatal unit of Francisco de Borja Hospital in Gandia, prompting an urgent police investigation. The incident occurred after the parents visited the hospital, and the baby was found missing shortly afterwards. Security staff at the hospital alerted the Policía Nacional, who have since taken charge of the case.
According to the Jefatura Superior de Policía de la Comunidad Valenciana, the main suspect is the infant's father. Officers from the Family and Women's Care Unit (UFAM) at the Gandia police station are leading the search for his whereabouts. So far, no arrests have been made, and the investigation remains open.
The Generalitat Valenciana's Department of Health confirmed the disappearance and stated that the baby had been admitted to the neonatal ward prior to the incident. Following the event, the Directorate of Social Services, Family and Childhood in Alicante—where the parents are from—has assumed guardianship of the newborn due to a situation of neglect, effective from Thursday.
While the circumstances surrounding the disappearance are still being clarified, the authorities are focusing on locating the father, who is believed to have taken the child. The hospital's internal security protocols were activated immediately after the incident, and coordination between healthcare staff and law enforcement has been ongoing since the alert was raised.
Cases involving the unauthorized removal of infants from hospitals are rare in Spain, but they trigger immediate intervention from both police and social services. The swift response in Gandia reflects established procedures designed to protect vulnerable minors and ensure their safety. Under Spanish law, when a child is considered at risk or unaccounted for, regional authorities can assume temporary custody to safeguard the child's welfare until the situation is resolved. The outcome of the current investigation will determine the next steps regarding the newborn's care and any potential legal consequences for those involved.
