When the police were contacted by a youngster who said that his parents were doing something in the room, they checked and found something horrible.
Just as suddenly as it had started, the police station call came to an end.
The boy’s voice barely reached the receiver before a man’s voice could be heard: “Help, my parents, they…”
— To whom are you speaking? Call me!
Then there was quiet.
The on-duty cop and his partner looked at each other. Even if the call was an accident, they were required by protocol to investigate the incident. However, there was a quiver in the child’s voice and a tone of suppressed terror that made them more alert than normal.
The vehicle drew closer to a two-story home in a peaceful area. Everything appeared flawless from the outside: a well-kept grass, flower gardens, and a secured door. However, there was a spooky quiet inside.
The policemen knocked. Nothing for a couple of seconds. A seven-year-old boy then emerged from the doorway as it opened. Clean clothes, dark hair, and an adult-like serious stare.
The officer softly inquired, “Were you the one who called us?”
With a nod, the lad moved aside to make room for them and uttered in a low voice:
— My folks are present. — He gestured toward the door at the end of the hall, which was partially open.
— What took place? The uniformed officer asked, “Are your parents okay?” but the boy remained silent. He simply stood with his back to the wall and his gaze focused on the entrance.
The first to enter the room was the male cop. His buddy remained beside the child, a little behind. His heart nearly stopped when he pulled the door open and looked inside.
The boy’s parents, a man and a woman, were sitting on the floor of the room. Their mouths were taped shut, and their hands were tied with plastic zip ties.
There was fear in their eyes. A man with a knife gleaming in his right hand was standing above them, wearing a black sweatshirt.
When the kidnapper noticed the police, he froze. His fingers tightened their hold on the handle as the blade shook a little. It’s obvious that he hadn’t anticipated assistance coming so fast.
– Law enforcement! One of the officers yelled, “Drop the weapon!” while simultaneously pulling out his rifle. Holding the youngster by the shoulder, the partner was already close by and prepared to carry him to safety.
The officer repeated, “Stop!” and moved ahead.
It seemed as though time had stopped during the brief but tense silence. The knife hit the floor with a dull thud as the man finally let out a harsh exhale.
The officer cautiously released the parents after removing the kidnapper in handcuffs. The mother gave her son such a strong embrace that he was having trouble breathing. After glancing at the youngster, the sergeant said:
You have a lot of courage. Things may have turned out much differently if you hadn’t called.
Then they realized that the kidnapper had not even attempted to touch the infant since they believed he was too small to act. However, that proved to be his deadly error.
