Police have said that they will not cease a search for a missing father and baby boy until they know the child is safe.
Kieran Carroll, 22, from Luton, was reported missing on Tuesday along with his baby boy Louis.
He was last seen at approximately 2pm on CCTV in Luton, although he does not have the pram with him that he is pictured with.
Yesterday a Facebook user, purporting to be Kieran, wrote on Beds Police’s profile: “I’m fine so is my child go look for some killers not a man and his child.”
In response detective inspector Sean Quinn wrote: “We are pleased to hear that you and Louis are safe.
“It is not the role of the police to decide on child custody matters.
“All we need to do is see you and Louis in person to check you are safe.”
Kieran and Louis remain missing and this morning DI Quinn reaffirmed that the case would not be closed until the child’s safety is known.
He said: “We don’t believe that there are any issues with Kieran providing care for Louis but we do still need Kieran to get in touch with us.
“He is not in any trouble for taking Louis but I would still like to speak to him.
“We cannot close the case until the Police have seen Louis.
“Louis’s mother is understandably worried and missing her son so again I’d urge Kieran, or anyone who knows where Kieran is, to give us a call on 101.”
Kieran is described as a white man of medium build, with short brown hair. He is believed to be wearing black trousers, a grey hooded top, and a dark woolly hat with a bobble on it. He has tattoos on his arms.
The baby boy is believed to be wearing a blue cardigan with a picture of a ship on it.
If you believe you have seen Kieran and his son, or if you have any information on their whereabouts, please contact DI Quinn on 101.