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What a terrible situation this is.
Police in Toronto are searching for a 22-year-old mother who allegedly kidnapped her three young children during a family trip on Friday. Now all four are missing.
according to People and other Saturday morning news outlets, Somerda Mikulescu (pictured above) reportedly moved in with her son Daniel6, and daughters irina3 more anastasiaAt just 4 months old, during a semi-supervised visit on a Friday afternoon. Authorities say she does No Have legal custody of children.
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Toronto Police Service In a statement sent to multiple media outlets on Saturday morning, it said:
“At approximately 11:32 p.m., police responded to a call of abduction in the area of Midland Avenue and Eglinton Avenue East. The children were visiting a family member, and the suspect took the children and fled the premises.”
Mikulescu is now wanted for “parental kidnapping”. Investigators believe she may have been driving a white car in 2017 ford expedition with ontario license plates djjs 875.
Police described him as 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing about 180 pounds and with long black hair. She was last seen wearing a dark colored top and a long black skirt.
Later Saturday morning, a TPS spokesperson told the magazine:
“I can confirm that this is still an active and ongoing investigation. Officers are currently assigned to this case, and investigators are following up on any leads and canvassing for any witnesses or video.”
Regarding the possibility of a Amber AlertThe spokesperson said:
“If it goes to Amber Alert, that will be determined by investigators, then they will go through the proper channels through the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).”
The circumstances surrounding Miklescu’s detention status remain unclear, and police have yet to publicly disclose further details.
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Anyone with information about the family’s whereabouts is urged to contact Toronto police at 416-808-4100.
Such a heart-wrenching incident. We’re hoping these three little ones are found safe and healthy – and soon.
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[Image via Toronto Police Service]