By 9News Staff
Police are appealing for help from the public to locate a missing baby in need of urgent medical attention.
The one-year-old girl was admitted to hospital with a serious burn on her foot and is believed to be with her parents who were last seen with her at a hospital in Concord.
Police are urging the baby’s father, Sifa Talakai, 35 and her mother, Heilala Sulunga, 33 to contact authorities immediately, or take the child to the nearest hospital to prevent the foot from becoming infected.
The Tongan family may also be travelling with another five-year-old child.
It is unclear whether they are using a private vehicle or public transport but police urge anyone who knows their whereabouts to contact CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000.
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