Police Intensify Search for Missing Gold Coast Children Including Newborn Baby | Queensland News
Police Intensify Search for Missing Gold Coast Children Including Newborn Baby
Queensland Police have established a dedicated task force to locate the missing children (Image: Queensland Police Service)
GOLD COAST - Queensland Police have issued an urgent update regarding three children reported missing from the Gold Coast, including a newborn baby just weeks old, as concerns grow for their welfare.
LATEST UPDATE
Police confirmed they have received more than 50 credible sightings since issuing a public appeal yesterday. Investigators are following several strong leads but stress the children remain unlocated and vulnerable.
Details of the Missing Children
The children were last seen in the Robina area on Tuesday afternoon. They include:
- Baby Mia - 3 weeks old
- Lucas Thompson - 4 years old
- Sophie Thompson - 6 years old
Composite images released by Queensland Police of the missing children (L-R: Baby Mia, Lucas, Sophie)
Police Concerns Grow
Detective Inspector Sarah Henderson of the Gold Coast Child Protection Unit expressed increasing concern as more time passes without locating the children:
Police have established that the children were last seen with their mother, 28-year-old Claire Thompson, who is also being sought for questioning. Authorities stress she is not considered a suspect at this stage but may hold vital information.
Search Operation Expands
The search operation has expanded across southeast Queensland with:
- Over 60 police officers dedicated to the case
- Helicopters deployed for aerial searches
- Coordination with NSW police regarding border checks
- Public appeals for dashcam footage from major highways
Search teams combing parklands near where the children were last seen (Image: Queensland Police)
Community Response
The local community has rallied with volunteers joining organized search parties. Robina Town Centre has set up a community support hub where residents can receive updates and provide information.
Family Appeals for Safe Return
The children's father, David Thompson, made an emotional plea at a police press conference:
What Happens Next
Police anticipate several possible scenarios:
- Voluntary return of the children
- Discovery through public tip-offs
- Medical facility identification
- Traffic stop recognition
POLICE REITERATE APPEAL
"Someone knows where these children are. However small your piece of information might seem, it could be vital. Please come forward now." - Detective Inspector Henderson
Queensland News will continue to update this developing story as more information comes to hand. Refresh this page for the latest updates.
