Two young children, previously the subject of an AMBER Alert, were found safe in Saint-Paulin, about 60 kilometers from Trois-Rivières. The alert was issued on Sunday morning at 4:25 AM and was lifted by 7:55 AM on the same day.
Investigation Details
The successful conclusion of this case was made possible through public cooperation. Authorities received tips that led investigators to the location of the missing children.
Sgt. Élizabeth Marquis-Guy, a spokesperson for Sûreté du Québec (SQ), confirmed the children’s safe recovery. “The public greatly assisted in locating them,” she stated.
Timeline of Events
- Saturday, March 21: The children, aged 2 and 4 years, were reported missing around 9:20 PM.
- Sunday, March 22: AMBER Alert issued at 4:25 AM.
- Sunday, March 22: Children found safe at 7:55 AM.
Background Information
The children were taken by their 29-year-old mother, who was driving a 2008 gray Acura RDX. For legal reasons, her identity is withheld to protect the children.
Following their recovery, the children were taken into police custody, and the mother was subsequently arrested. Investigators plan to interview her in the coming hours to gather more information regarding the incident.
