WATCH: Alleged baby snatcher tried twice before, says detective arguing against bail

Police believe an alleged baby snatcher made two previous attempts to steal babies before being arrested for abducting a nine-day-old infant from his mother. Kidnapping accused, Sameemah Jacobs, made her second appearance in the Bellville Magistrates Court on Thursday, where her bail hearing commenced.

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Kidnapping-accused Sameemah Jacobs appeared at the Bellville Magistrates Court on 10 July 2025 for her bail application. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN