Mother Of Missing Maine Toddler Wants To Talk To Dad [VIDEO]

The mother of a 20-month-old girl who went missing nearly two weeks in Maine is appealing to the toddler's father to contact her.

Trista Reynolds told NBC's "Today" show on Thursday that she has not communicated with Justin DiPietro since their daughter, Ayla, went missing in Waterville. She said she has questions that only he can answer since he's the last person to have seen her before she was reported missing on Dec. 17.

Reynolds' appeal came a day after DiPietro issued a second statement, thanking investigators and insisting that he did nothing to harm his daughter.

This week, police announced a $30,000 reward for information leading to Ayla's return and game wardens wrapped up their search of woods and streams. Police have received 370 tips.

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