Investigations continue after missing Telford baby is found safe
Police say that a thorough investigation is ongoing after a baby was found safe and well after being taken from a home in Telford.
Officers were called to a home on Manor Road in Arleston, Telford at around 3pm yesterday after the baby was taken.
A description and photo of the 9 week-old baby, along with a description of a woman who he was thought to have been taken by was issued by police.
West Mercia Police announced just over three hours later, that the baby had been found safe and well.
He was reunited with his mother and father after undergoing a precautionary check-up in hospital.
Superintendent James Tozer said: "Incidents such as this are extremely rare and it was fantastic to see such a positive response from the community and their eagerness to help. I'd like to thank everyone who shared our appeal. Information provided by the public ensured that the little boy was located quickly and safely.
"I'd also like to thank all the officers who worked on the initial incident and showed such professionalism in the way they responded to and managed the investigation."
Two women, aged 41 and 53, both from Telford, have been arrested on suspicion of child abduction and are currently in police custody.
Specially trained officers are currently supporting the family.
If anyone has any further information please call police on 101 quoting incident number 406s of Wednesday 24 February.
