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Time of India
19 hours ago
- Time of India
Edmonton Amber alert cancelled after 2-year-old Aurora Alexis found safe
Edmonton Police Service cancelled a province-wide Amber Alert after locating missing 2-year-old Aurora Alexis who was allegedly abducted Saturday afternoon, August 16. The Amber Alert was issued by Edmonton Police at 4:57 p.m. after the child was taken around 4 p.m. from the area of 106th Street and 31st Avenue by Leonard Willier, according to authorities. The alert was broadcast across Alberta through emergency notification systems. Child Located, Amber Alert cancelled The alert was cancelled at 5:32 p.m. after police said the child was found. Police have not yet confirmed whether anybody has been taken into custody following the child's recovery. Police said Willier was driving a 2018 white Toyota Tundra with Saskatchewan plate 786 JBH, and that there may have been other people in the vehicle during the incident. Authorities had described the vehicle as part of the public safety alert to help locate the missing child . The rapid resolution of this case, with Aurora Alexis found within approximately 35 minutes of the alert being issued, demonstrates the effectiveness of the alert system in mobilizing public assistance for missing children cases. The Edmonton Police Service worked quickly to coordinate the search efforts and notify the public. Live Events Amber Alerts are issued when law enforcement believes a child is in imminent danger following an abduction. The system relies on public cooperation to help locate missing children quickly. Saturday's case marks another successful recovery through the alert system. Further details about the circumstances surrounding the child's disappearance and recovery have not been released by police. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to examine the incident.
CBC
a day ago
- CBC
Edmonton Amber Alert ends after 2-year-old found
A province-wide Amber Alert issued by the Edmonton Police Service for two-year-old has been cancelled. In the alert, police said she was taken around 4 p.m. from the area of 106th Street and 31st Avenue by Leonard Willier. The alert was called off at approximately 5:30 p.m. after police said the child was found. Police have not yet confirmed whether anybody has been taken into custody. Police said Willier was driving a 2018 white Toyota Tundra with a Saskatchewan plate, and that there may have been other people in the vehicle.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Edmonton police issue Amber Alert for 2-year-old
The Edmonton Police Service has issued a province-wide Amber Alert for two-year-old Aurora Alexis. In the alert, police said she was taken around 4 p.m. from the area of 106th Street and 31st Avenue by Leonard Willier. Police said Willier is driving a 2018 white Toyota Tundra with a Saskatchewan plate of 786 JBH, and that there may be other people in the vehicle. Willier is described as six feet tall with a stalky build. Alexis has brown hair and brown eyes. Police are asking people not to approach Willier and to call 911 if he's spotted.
Winnipeg Free Press
a day ago
- Winnipeg Free Press
CP NewsAlert: Edmonton police issue Amber Alert for two-year-old girl
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Police Service is issuing an Amber Alert for a two-year-old girl. Police say Aurora Alexis was taken from the area of 106 St. and 31 Ave. on the city's south side on Saturday afternoon. They say she was taken by Leonard Willier, who reportedly fled with the girl in a white, 2018 Toyota Tundra with Saskatchewan licence plate reading 786 JBH. Police warn not to approach Willer and to report all sightings to 911 or local law enforcement. More to come. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 16, 2025.
CTV News
a day ago
- CTV News
Amber Alert issued for 2-year-old girl in Edmonton
Edmonton Police Service has issued an amber alert across all of Alberta for a two-year-old girl who was taken from the Steinhauer area of south Edmonton. Aurora Alexis was taken from the area of 106 Street and 31 Avenue by Leonard Willier at 4 p.m, EPS said. The alert said Willier fled in a 2018 white Toyota Tundra with Saskatchewan plate 786 JBH. Willier is described as six feet tall with a stocky build. Alexis has brown hair and brown eyes. Police believe there may be additional passengers in the vehicle. They advise the public not to approach Willier and report all sightings to 911 or local law enforcement.
