Police have issued a new picture of a missing seven-year-old who disappeared during a shopping trip with his father.
Denis Beran was taken to a store on Hagley Road, Birmingham, at 10am on Wednesday by his dad Rene Klempar.
However, the boy was not returned to his mother, who has full parental responsibility, West Midlands Police said.
Officers are now appealing for information on Denis' whereabouts and are asking anyone who has seen the pair to get in touch.
They said his dad is not wanted for any offences, and they just want to know the little boy is safe.
Earlier today Birmingham Police tweeted: “We are searching for seven-year-old Denis Beran who disappeared yesterday morning in #Birmingham.
“Denis was taken to a local shop on Hagley Road by his father at around 10am, but he was not returned back to his mother, who has full parental responsibility.
“We are seeking any information on the whereabouts of Denis and asking for anyone who may have seen him with his dad Rene Klempar, to get in touch. Rene is not wanted for any offences, but we need to know the child is safe.
"Denis is described as being from a South European descent and has olive toned skin, is 3ft 9ins tall, has short hair and brown eyes.
“He was wearing a green jumper with blue jogging bottoms, a blue jacket and brown trainers yesterday.
“If you have any info, please call 999 immediately."
