Amber Alert issued after alleged abduction of six-year-old near B.C.–Alberta border

Alberta RCMP have issued an Amber Alert after the alleged abduction of a six-year-old child from northern Alberta, with investigators believing the child may now be in British Columbia, the Northwest Territories or Yukon.

According to RCMP, Lanakai Morrison was allegedly taken Tuesday from Valhalla Centre, a hamlet about 63 kilometres northwest of Grande Prairie. Police said the child was last seen at about 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Fort St. John, B.C.

Investigators believe Lanakai may be with the child's 35-year-old mother, Krista Morrison, and her 35-year-old partner, Daniel Ludwig. Police also believe a second child, believed to be four years old, may be travelling with them. The allegations have not been tested in court.

RCMP said the group is believed to be travelling in a red Ford F-350 pickup truck bearing Alberta licence plate CXW8820. Police are asking anyone who sees the vehicle or the individuals not to approach them and to call 911 immediately.