Man arrested
A missing child in Australia has been found more than two weeks after disappearing from a family camping holiday.
4 year-old Cleo Smith was camping near the town of Carnarvon, north-west of the country.
Officers have arrested a man, after they smashed their way into a locked house where she was found.
The man is in custody & is being questioned by Western Australia Police.
In a post on social media, Cleo's mother said the family is "whole again".
Police deputy commissioner Col Blanch says he's pleased Cleo has been found safe & well:
One police officer has called the recovery the "best moment of his career".
Detective sergeant Cameron Blaine was one of the officers who found the 4 year-old:
The miracle we all hoped for. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/zOd5WDTA1A
— WA Police Force (@WA_Police) November 3, 2021
Elsewhere Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has shared his thoughts on the recovery:
What wonderful, relieving news.
— Scott Morrison (@ScoMo30) November 2, 2021
Cleo Smith has been found and is home safe and sound.
Our prayers answered.
Thank you to the many police officers involved in finding Cleo and supporting her family.