Police in Banbridge are becoming increasingly concerned about the welfare of a 17 month old baby girl.
The child, called Sophie, is the subject of a care order and was not returned to her carers after a routine visit from her mother earlier today, the 7 June 2010.
Sophie was collected as normal from premises on Scarva Street at 10.20am this morning to be taken to a mother and toddler's group. The pair did not attend the group and have not been seen since. It is believed that Sophie's father may also be accompanying them. Police have conducted extensive enquiries and are appealing for assistance to locate Sophie as soon as possible.
Sophie is described as having dark, wavy hair and was wearing a cream John Rocha top with rusty coloured flowers, cream jeans with pink flowers and pink Doodles shoes. She may also have been wearing a yellow coat.
Her mother is described as being 30 years old, approximately 5ft 5in or 6in tall with a flushed complexion, a protruding lower lip and dark, straight hair parted in the middle. She speaks with a strong Derry accent and was wearing jeans and a grey coloured hoodie. Her father is described as boyish looking with auburn, wavy hair and a light beard.
Police are appealing to the parents of Sophie to return her to her carers as soon as possible or contact social services, your family or ourselves and let us know that you are all safe. Police are also appealing to anyone who believes they may have seen Sophie or know of her whereabouts to contact us immediately on 0845 600 8000.
Any Queries regarding this press release should be made to the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
Garda Press Office.
