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The father of a missing two-year-old has made a desperate plea to her would-be abductor, during an emotional press conference today. Allan Symes thanked the people of west Auckland for their dedicated support as the search for Aisling Symes continued into its fourth day. "Aisling is our two-year-old daughter, sister to Caitlin, cousin and beloved niece and granddaughter. We want her back so please if you have any information, any at all, please come forward," Mr Symes said. Parents grief stricken He described the last four days as "the most harrowing of our lives". "No sleep, it's been like we're barely existing, surviving every moment not knowing where Aisling is. Is she near us? Is she being treated well? Things like, has her nappy been changed?" Allan was joined by his wife Angela and Inspector Gary Davey, who said police empathised with the family but don't have a lot to add. He said the investigation had been increased to over 40 officers and he was looking to increase that again this afternoon. Public appeal for help "I'm appealing to anyone with information, no matter how trivial, that it is important to come forward," Mr Davey said. "To whoever has Aisling out there, the sole focus of police at the moment is to have Aisling returned safely. "We hope you come forward and leave her in a safe place where she can be found." Mr Davey said the Commissioner of Police, Howard Broad, had visited the Henderson Police Station and met with the Symes family today. He was asked <b>...</b> |
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