The father of a 17-month-old girl who went missing earlier this afternoon when his car was stolen in east London has spoken of his relief after she was found. Maria Tudorica had been in the front passenger seat of her father’s Audi when her uncle met a potential buyer in Newham, east London, at 4.37pm. The thief tricked him, got inside the car and accelerated away, leading police to issue an urgent manhunt for the little girl. Her father, David, described the situation as 'every parent's worst nightmare', and told the Sun his little girl was 'perfect' despite her ordeal. Police are urging anyone with information about the stolen car to call 999 immediately.

Source: Daily Mail January 06, 2019 18:19 UTC