Urgent search is on for a missing Reservoir Melbourne mum and her two-year-old girl

Urgent search for a missing mum and her two-year-old girl as family hold grave concerns for their safety

  • A mum and toddler have been missing 
  • Shantell and Mya last seen on Thursday
  • Police hold grave concerns for safety

A desperate search has been launched for a woman and a young girl who vanished overnight in Melbourne.

Shantell, 38, and Mya, 2, were last seen on Village Drive in Reservoir in Melbourne about 6pm on Thursday.

Police and family hold grave concerns for their safety, due to the length of time they have been missing.

Missing child Mya (pictured) has curly dark brown hair, a slight build and is about 89cm tall 

Shantell is caucasian, with blonde hair and a slim build. She is about 160 to 70cms tall and was last seen wearing a pink shirt and pink pants

Shantell is caucasian, with blonde hair and a slim build. She is about 160 to 70cms tall and was last seen wearing a pink shirt and pink pants

Shantell, 38, and Mya, 2, were last seen on Village Drive (pictured) in Reservoir in Melbourne about 6pm on Thursday

Shantell, 38, and Mya, 2, were last seen on Village Drive (pictured) in Reservoir in Melbourne about 6pm on Thursday

Shantell is caucasian, with blonde hair and a slim build and is about 160-170cms tall.

The mum was last seen wearing a pink shirt and pink pants.

Mya has curly dark brown hair, a slight build and is about 89cm tall.

Police say Shantell is known to frequent Reservoir, Sunshine, St Kilda East and Malvern East.

Anyone who may have sighted Shantell or Mya, who knows of their whereabouts or has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.