Amber Alert Cancelled As Missing Baby Found Safe
Last night, the Langley RCMP issued an Amber Alert after receiving a report that a 4-month-old boy had been taken from a home. In the 7200 block of 2018 Street in Langley by his mother. Who did not have permission to have the child. Police and search and rescue crews immediately began searching for the missing baby.
Just before 5pm today, the Langley RCMP received word. That the missing boy and his mother had been located at Langley Memorial Hospital. Cpl. Zynal Sharoom of the Langley RCMP confirmed that the Amber Alert was cancelled. As the child was confirmed to be safe and with his mother. The circumstances surrounding the incident are still under investigation.
What is an Amber Alert?
An Amber Alert is an emergency alert system for missing or abducted children who law enforcement believes are in serious danger. The goal of the Amber Alert program is to instantly galvanize the community. To assist in the search for and safe recovery of the child. When activated, Amber Alerts interrupt radio and TV broadcasts and display urgent bulletins on electronic highway signs.
The cancellation of the Amber Alert brings relief to the many police and emergency personnel. Who worked through the night conducting searches and following up on tips from the public. While the details of what occurred are still under review, the community will be glad to know the missing baby was found and appears unharmed. The Amber Alert system plays a crucial role in helping to swiftly locate and protect children in high-risk missing person cases.
