{"id":276215,"date":"2026-02-02T01:56:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T01:56:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/276215\/"},"modified":"2026-02-02T01:56:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T01:56:09","slug":"concern-grows-for-missing-mother-and-4-year-old-daughter-as-gardai-issue-urgent-appeal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/276215\/","title":{"rendered":"Concern grows for missing mother and 4 year-old daughter as gardai issue urgent appeal"},"content":{"rendered":"

Anna Novicka, 28, and her four year-old daughter, Mia Vahera, were reported missing from Swords, Co. Dublin<\/p>\n

Anna Novicka (28) and her daughter Mia Vahera (4). (Image: An Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na)<\/p>\n

Concern is growing for a mother and her four year-old daughter who have both been reported missing.<\/p>\n

Gardai are appealing to the public to help them locate Anna Novicka (28) and her daughter Mia Vahera (4) who are reported missing from Swords, Co. Dublin since Saturday January 31, 2026.<\/p>\n

They were last seen in Swords, Co. Dublin, on Thursday January 29, 2026 at approximately 12noon.<\/p>\n

Anna is described as being approximately 5 foot 10 inches in height, with a medium build, brown hair and blue eyes.<\/p>\n

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When last seen, Anna was wearing a light brown jacket, trousers and white Puma runners.<\/p>\n

Mia is described as being approximately 3 feet 3 inches in height, with a slight build, blonde hair and blue eyes.<\/p>\n

When last seen, Mia was wearing pink trousers, a brown jacket and a pink hat.<\/p>\n

Garda\u00ed and their family are concerned for their well-being.<\/p>\n

Anyone with information on their whereabouts are asked to contact Garda\u00ed in Swords on (01) 666 4700, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.<\/p>\n

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