Polish parents who abandoned children discovered in Prague

A married couple from Poland, who left a farewell note for their children at home a month ago and disappeared, has been located in Prague. Polish authorities are considering further steps, but the couple has not been detained, according to Polish news television TVN 24.

The case has attracted significant attention in the Polish media. The couple departed from their Warsaw apartment on the night of May 21, triggering a search operation that extended into Slovakia.

Before leaving, the couple left a note for their minor sons, aged 14 and 17, saying, "Guys, you're smart. You will manage in life. We are proud of you." Concerned relatives reported their disappearance to the police on the same day. Since then, there has been no contact with the couple. Sightings of them were reported in a mountain hut on the Polish side of the Tatras and later in Slovakia.

Warsaw police managed to determine the couple's location in Prague, and on Tuesday, Czech police officers conducted operations involving the couple, as reported by TVN 24. Polish authorities are now considering the next steps in the case.

"Our police officers interviewed the couple, and the relevant documentation will be handed over to the prosecutor's office and the court. After evaluation, further steps will be taken," stated Sylwester Marczak, spokesman for the Warsaw Police Chief.

Marczak emphasized that the well-being of the minors is the priority and that the police would refrain from providing further comments at this time.

While the couple has not been charged with any crime yet, there is a possibility that they could be held responsible for leaving a child under the age of 15 without care. In Poland, this offense carries a maximum penalty of three years in prison, according to Onet.pl.

The case was handled by police officers who typically focus on serious criminal investigations. The Warsaw police officers, specialized in such cases, traveled to Prague on Saturday to locate the missing couple.

It should be noted that the couple was not detained since the focus was on finding missing persons, not apprehending criminals. As the investigation unfolds, the authorities will continue to gather information and determine the appropriate course of action.