Mother of missing north Texas girl hopeful for safe return

3-year-old girl's father accused of making daughter stand outside at night

Sherin Mathews

RICHARDSON, Texas – The mother of a missing 3-year-old girl in north Texas is hopeful for her daughter's safe return.

The attorney representing the girl's mother spoke on her behalf earlier today, saying she's distraught and wants her daughter home.

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Sherin Mathews, 3, was last seen Saturday by her father, who police say made the little girl stand outside in the middle of the night, for not drinking her milk.

Police say Wesley Mathews did laundry and waited five hours before calling police.

He is now facing child endangerment charges.

So far, no charges have been filed against the mother.

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