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- calendar_today October 25, 2026
Toronto Police Continue Search in Alleged Parental Abduction
Toronto Police have identified a new person of interest in the ongoing alleged abduction of three children that occurred last Friday. Police are working to locate the children and their mother as the investigation develops.
Incident Details and Timeline
The alleged abduction took place during a semi-supervised visit at a home in the Midland Avenue and Eglinton Avenue East area on Friday around 11:30 a.m. According to authorities, three children—four-month-old Anastasia, three-year-old Irina, and six-year-old Daniel—were reportedly taken by their mother, Somerda Miclescu.
Police Identify Vehicle Owner Linked to the Case
Investigators have identified Ionut Stroe, age 25, as the owner of a white 2017 Ford Expedition with Ontario licence plate DJJS 875, believed to have been used in the alleged child abduction. Stroe is now considered a person of interest in the investigation. Police shared that Stroe is also wanted for an unrelated matter, with four counts of failure to comply with a release order outstanding.
Search for Missing Children and Mother
Somerda Miclescu, 22, is wanted by police to face allegations of parental abduction. Authorities report that she does not have legal custody of the children, and her current location remains unknown. Toronto police are urging anyone with information about the whereabouts of Miclescu or the children to come forward.
Descriptions Released by Police
To assist the ongoing police search, authorities provided a description of Miclescu. She is approximately 5’7” tall and weighs around 180 pounds, with long, dark black hair. She was last seen wearing a long black skirt and a dark-coloured top.
Continued Efforts in Child Safety Cases
This incident highlights the challenges authorities face in child safety and custody disputes. As the search and investigation continue, police have appealed to the public for any tips that could lead to the safe location of the missing children.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Toronto Police or submit tips as the search for the missing children, their mother, and the vehicle owner moves forward.
Source: globalnews.ca.
