Man charged with kidnapping mother, baby in Melbourne, Virginia

A 25-year-old man from Dandenong has been charged with multiple offenses, including five counts of kidnapping, after he allegedly abducted a mother and her infant daughter at knife point from a shopping center in Rowville, Melbourne, on May 10, 2024. The man reportedly forced the mother to drive to several electronic stores, demanding she purchase laptops while he waited with the child. After the incident, the man fled the scene, but police executed a warrant at his home and arrested him. Fortunately, the mother and child were unharmed. The accused is set to appear in Melbourne Magistrates Court. This incident has been described as a traumatic experience for the victims, highlighting the serious emotional impact of such crimes.