Police 'deeply concerned' for missing mum who vanished from Travelodge with baby

CCTV footage captures the last known movements of Anka, 29, and her child as they were caught on film leaving a Travelodge in Dunstable Road, Luton, shortly before 11am on 17 October

Police have said they are “deeply concerned” for the welfare of a woman and her three-month-old baby who vanished from a Travelodge nearly two weeks ago.

CCTV footage captures the last known movements of Anka, 29, and her child as they were caught on film leaving a Travelodge in Dunstable Road, Luton, shortly before 11am on 17 October.

Police officers said they had reports of a sighting near Wellington Street in the town but they are now appealing to the public for information to bring the mother and baby home safely.

Bedfordshire Police said Anka - whose surname has not been released by police - was seen carrying a red and green bag. She was also wearing a black zip-up top, jeans and black trainers at the time of her disappearance.

Detective Sgt Ben Searle said: "It's imperative that Anka knows she is not in any trouble. But we would urge anyone that knows anything about their whereabouts to please come forward."

He added: "If you have seen Anka or have any information that may help our investigation, no matter how small, then please contact us so we can bring them home safely."

The senior officer said the force have “explored various lines of inquiry and now seek the public's help in locating the pair.”

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 go online to contact Bedfordshire Police.