Victorian police have expressed “serious concerns” about the welfare of a missing baby, and her 17-year-old mother.
Amanda Clay, 17, and her daughter, Phoebe, just one day old, both went missing from Northern Hospital in Epping, Victoria at 3.30pm on Thursday.
Police believe that ‘people known to the family’ took baby Phoebe from the hospital, whilst Amanda left on her own accord shortly after.
Both are in need of urgent medical attention, especially Phoebe, who has shown that she has had trouble feeding.
Of the pair’s disappearance, police revealed, “[We] have spent the night searching for the duo but have so far been unable to locate them.”
“Medical staff have told investigators there are fears that baby Phoebe is not feeding properly and there are grave concerns for her welfare,” Victoria Police spokeswoman Belle Nolan said in a statement.
“Her mother, Amanda, is also in need of urgent medical care.”
After a night of searching, police have been unable to locate either Amanda or Phoebe.
If you have any information about the location of these two person, please contact crime stoppers on 1800 333 000.
