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Gardaí are concerned for the well-being of a missing mother and young daughter who were last seen on Thursday.
28-year-old Anna Novicka and her four-year-old daughter Mia Vahera have been reported missing from Swords, Co. Dublin, since Saturday, January 31.
They were last seen at approximately 12pm in Swords on Thursday, January 29.
Anna is described as being approximately 5 foot 10 inches in height, with a medium build, brown hair and blue eyes.
When last seen, Anna was wearing a light brown jacket, trousers and white Puma runners.
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Mia is described as being approximately 3 feet 3 inches in height, with a slight build, blonde hair and blue eyes.
When last seen, Mia was wearing pink trousers, a brown jacket and a pink hat.
Gardaí along with Anna and Mia's family are concerned for their well-being and have appealed for anyone with information on their whereabouts to make contact with authorities.
A Garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí are seeking the public's help in tracing the whereabouts of Anna Novicka (28) and her daughter Mia Vahera (4), who are reported missing from Swords, Co. Dublin, since Saturday, 31st January 2026.
"They were last seen in Swords, Co. Dublin, on Thursday 29th January 2026 at approximately 12noon.
"Gardaí and their family are concerned for their well-being.
"Anyone with information on their whereabouts are asked to contact Gardaí in Swords on (01) 666 4700, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station," they added.
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