By George P. Hassett

An 18 month old child was allegedly kidnapped from her home in East Somerville today. Police said the girl, Hayden Augustin Laurent, was allegedly taken by her aunt Ketia Valmont, who lives in the same building as her.

Hayden is a 22 pound, 31 inch tall black girl last seen wearing a cream colored shirt and black pants. Police said Valmont is a 21-year-old 5 foot 3 black woman last seen wearing a black jacket and blue jeans. She is believed to be driving a black 1996 Volkswagon Jetta Sedan with license plates reading 33TW66.

Police are urging anyone with information on the whereabouts of Valmont or the child to contact them at 617-625-1212.