Abduction of 23-month-old child reported in Limassol

On May 13, 2026, a 35-year-old British woman reported the abduction of her 23-month-old son by his 29-year-old Turkish Cypriot father in the Limassol district. The mother alleged that the suspect, accompanied by another individual, arrived at her residence in a rental vehicle, assaulted her, and forcibly took the child before fleeing. The suspect was already subject to an outstanding arrest warrant since late 2025 related to domestic abuse and is reportedly linked to drug trafficking investigations. Authorities are investigating how the suspect entered government-controlled areas, as he was allegedly on a list of banned entries. The suspect reportedly escaped to the occupied areas of Famagusta and posted a video on social media featuring the child. The Bi-communal Technical Committee on Crime has been informed, and police are currently searching for a small white vehicle believed to be involved in the incident. While some reports state the mother failed to activate her emergency 'Elpis' panic button, authorities are conducting an intensive manhunt.