WELSH POLICE HAVE said that the search for a missing five-year-old girl and her father is currently focused on the Republic of Ireland.
Molly Owens (5) has been missing since Friday when her father Brian Owens (26) failed to appear before Caernarfon Magistrates Court where he was due to be sentenced.
The child is believed to be in the company of her father and North Wales Police have now said they believe both are in Ireland.
“From our enquiries we believe they are in the Republic of Ireland with a woman by the name of Elaine Doutch, and we are in close contact with our colleagues at the garda who are assisting us,” according to superintendent Jane Banham.
We just want to ensure that Molly is safe and well and are issuing a direct appeal for her to be returned home.
Police say that Molly is described as having collar length blonde hair and blue eyes. She also sometimes wears pink glasses and is believed to be carrying a toy “similar to a teddy bear”.
“It is now known that she was last seen wearing a dark blue coloured t-shirt with a light coloured pattern on the front, blue jeans and trainers,” the police force said in an appeal on its website.
The girl’s father is described as being 5’9″ in height and is of slim build with short brown hair and blue eyes.
He was last seen wearing a white coloured top, dark coloured trousers and trainers and is carrying a blue jacket.
“Elaine Doutch (31) is described as wearing a black top, grey cardigan, dark trousers and white trainers,” police said in their appeal.
Anyone with information is asked to contact North Wales Police quoting reference number V113559.
In Ireland, people can contact any garda station or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111.
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