Overview

• On June 20, a 37-year-old mother and 45-year-old father fled Gregorio Marañón Hospital with their five-hour-old newborn to avoid required postnatal tests.
• They were joined by a 17-year-old acquaintance, prompting hospital staff to alert Policía Nacional units.
• Officers intercepted and detained all three on nearby streets, recovering the baby and taking the suspects into custody.
• Medical personnel immediately assessed the newborn’s condition before readmitting the infant to the hospital for further care.
• Both parents have prior convictions for theft and property crimes, and authorities are still probing why they rejected the mandatory screenings.