A DESPERATE search is underway to find a two-year-old boy who has been missing almost a year ago after staying with his mum.
Emmanuel Jonathan Biendarra’s dad is “devastated” and “so worried” over fears his son may have been taken out of the country.
The High Court of the UK has issued an urgent appeal after Judge Mr. Justice Peel said he is “very concerned” about the child’s welfare.
“Concerns for his welfare are high, and his family is missing him and wish to have him home safe and well,” said the High Court in a statement.
Little Emmanuel was living with his dad in Kent under court orders.
His mum, Kristina Nobis was allowed to have Emmanuel over the weekends of November 3 and December 1, 2019.
Tragically, Emmanuel was never returned back to his dad and has not been seen since.
There are fears that the tot could be in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, or elsewhere in central Europe.
Emmanuel’s dad said: “I am devastated by Emmanuel’s sudden disappearance.
“I am so worried about his safety and urge anyone who knows anything to come forward and assist”
‘DEVASTATED’
German national Kristina is described as a 34-year-old woman with black shoulder-length hair who is approximately 1.7m tall. Emmanuel is white.
A High Court spokesperson said: “The High Court and Mr. Justice Peel are very concerned about the welfare of a missing child, Emmanuel Jonathan Biendarra,
“Mr. Justice Peel requests that as a matter of urgency anybody who knows anything which can assist in locating Emmanuel should get in touch as soon as possible.
“Emmanuel is a 2-year-old white male from Kent, UK, and has been missing for almost a year.
“Emmanuel lived with his father under court orders and it was agreed that his mother, Kristina Nobis (a 34-year-old female with black shoulder-length hair and approximately 1.7m tall), a German national, could have him to stay on the weekend of 30 November and 1 December 2019.
“At the end of the weekend, Emmanuel’s mother did not return him and he has not been seen since.
“It is believed that Emmanuel may now be with his mother in Germany, Switzerland, Austria or other parts of Central Europe.
“Concerns for his welfare are high, and his family is missing him and wish to have him home safe and well.”
The High Court spokesperson added: “The assistance of the public is now urgently requested in helping to find Emmanuel Biendarra and any information or sightings should be reported to Kent Police, Police 101 or through Crimestoppers using crime reference 46/230023/19.”