By 1news.co.nz

A 2-year-old girl who sparked a frantic search after going missing from her West Auckland home this afternoon has been found safe and well.

Willow had last been seen playing with a sibling in the garden of her home in Henderson around 2pm when she disappeared.

“She has been reunited with her family,” Inspector Jason Homan said this evening.

Homan thanked the volunteers who took part in the search.

“Police and Willow’s family would like to extend their sincere thanks to all involved in the search,” he said.

“There was a fantastic response from the community, who assisted with the search and provided support.”