The mother of a two-year-old ward of the state apparently tried to kidnap her.
The two were caught within a few hours after a police search in the center of Jerusalem. The child was not harmed.
News 2 reported the incident began at 4 pm when welfare authorities informed police that during a meeting between the two, the mother suddenly grabbed the toddler and fled.
Within a short time, large-scale searches were carried out, aided by a police helicopter. Within hours, the mother was found hiding with her daughter in the center of Jerusalem.