I found this on the US missing children board.. perfectly summed up of the last police news conference
When the senior officer appeared my heart was in my mouth, alas, no more info good or bad. Transcribed below.
Calling on continued community support.
Gravely concerned as now approaching 48 hours missing.
No confirmed sightings of Mikaeel.
Entirely possible that he left home of his own accord.
Entirely possible that he was subject to a criminal act.
Twin track investigations taking that into account.
Deployed specialist resources from Scotland, appropriately trained staff to offer community reassurances.
Plea for info. 0300 200 0200.
Mikaeel has not been back to nursery since before Christmas due to illness.
Confirmed M slept at home on Wednesday night (I think she meant he was put to bed).
Many lines of enquiries.
Slept alone, not sure which room.
Focused attention on areas M is known to frequent. Continuing to work with his mum/family as the search progresses.
number of CCTV cameres - unable to go into details.
Traced and spoken to all members of family.
Community support is paramount, extremely helpful and needs to continue.
Has M been seen since Xmas by others?
Last seen in the house on Wednesday night.
Plea for info of any sightings (dodged the question).
When was he seen prior to 9pm? Seen by others than mother?
Timeline going back but cannot go into it.
Not able to offer any detail as to whether M could be out of the country.
Examining every possibility.
Sighting reported of yesterday morning not confirmed, had excellent info from it but still need more.
M is a good communicator, friendly normal child.
Major investigation, still establishing the facts.
Unable to rule out any possibilities at the moment.
Contine to extend search, respond to info from public, continue to work with public in the locale to search for Mikaeel.
