19 February 2020

Police hunt for missing child in stolen car - FOUND

| Michael Weaver
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2016 Subaru liberty

A white 2016 Subaru Liberty, similar to the one being sought by police, with NSW registration CK26UP. Photo: Supplied.

UPDATE: Thanks Canberra, the 15-month-old child has been located safe and well. The vehicle has been found and the man is assisting police.

A search is underway for a man driving a stolen vehicle with a 15-month-old child inside.

It is believed the car is being driven by the child’s father. The vehicle was last seen in Kambah at about 1:00 pm today (19 February).

An ACT Policing spokesperson said they are seeking assistance from the community to locate the vehicle, a white 2016 Subaru Liberty with NSW registration CK26UP.

The 35-year-old man is described as caucasian in appearance, 175 cm (5’9”) tall, with a medium build, brown hair and tattoos on his forearms.

The child was last seen wearing a purple t-shirt with a rainbow and sun on the front, and three-quarter-length pants with smiley face suns on them.

The missing child

The 15-month-old child believed to inside the stolen car.

The spokesperson said police have concerns for the child’s safety and are seeking to locate the child, his father and the vehicle.

If you have any information please immediately call police operations on 131 444.

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