Moora’s Alleged Kidnapping Caught on Video Surveillance Showing the 12-Year-Old Being Dragged from the Home
In the quiet early hours of March 31, 2023, Moora, Western Australia, was jolted awake by a horrifying scene captured on CCTV. Around 4 a.m., a masked intruder—wearing a wig—brazenly entered a Padbury Street home and abducted an eight-year-old boy. Moments later, he returned and attempted to drag the 12-year-old, Fabiano, from his bed. Footage chillingly shows the boy being pulled out as he struggles in shock and confusion (PerthNow, Meaww).
Miraculously, Fabiano summoned the strength to fight back. He broke free and ran inside to raise the alarm—a courageous act that likely saved his and his brother’s lives (7NEWS, ABC). A family friend nearby heard the alarmed call for help and joined the frantic search for the younger child, James. After about three hours, James was found distressed but safe in a neighboring house, thanks to Fabiano alerting authorities (PerthNow, ABC).
Police arrested 34-year-old Jonathon Richard Anthony, who faced multiple serious charges—two counts each of forcibly detaining a child and aggravated burglary, plus deprivation of liberty, disguising to commit an offense, and criminal damage (PerthNow, ABC). Authorities praised Fabiano’s composure and bravery, with Inspector Kareene Santoro calling his actions “courageous” and instrumental to the swift resolution (ABC).
The boys were reunited with their father, Steven Uzice, who had rushed from Perth, just two hours away. His first words upon seeing them: “Daddy’s here, nobody can hurt you now,” a moment he said he would never forget (PerthNow, 9news.com.au).
