Thames Valley Police is appealing for the public’s help in tracing the mother of a five month old baby who went missing from Milton Keynes on Sunday (17/01/2010).

Victoria Hunt, aged 15, was last seen at an address in Babington Close, Middleton, where she lives with her foster carers and her baby. She left the house at about 1.30pm, leaving the baby with her foster carers and agreed to be back at 5.30pm in time for the babies 6pm feed.

Victoria was last seen wearing dark trousers, cut off just below the knee, with black leggings underneath, a black and mauve knitted long tunic top and black woollen boots. She is 5ft 2ins and has light brown shoulder length straight hair. She was not wearing a coat.

Det Insp Phil Hayes, leading the enquiry said: “We are extremely concerned about Victoria’s welfare and would urge anyone who may have seen her or had contact with her to call us. She has a young baby and we need to locate her as soon as possible.

“She is only 15-years-old and has left the house without a coat or any other possessions. The only item she took with her was her mobile phone and so far she has not responded to any calls or text messages left for her.”

If you have any information about Victoria’s whereabouts or if you have seen her since she went missing, please contact Milton Keynes Police station via the 24-hour non-emergency number, 0845 8 505 505. If you do not want to speak to the police, call the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.

You can also give information to the police in person by visiting any police station. Find out the opening times and location of your local station or please call 0845 8 505 505