UPDATE: B.C. amber alert ends after missing woman, children & suspect found in Ontario

RCMP has deactivated an Amber Alert issued in B.C. this morning after an alleged parental abduction ended peacefully.

The Amber Alert was issued at 12:15 p.m. on Saturday, March 26, after Fort St John RCMP believed that Jason Dalrymple has taken Dawn Bellamy and her two children against their will and that they may be in danger while in his presence. Indications were that the suspect was heading east, possibly to Ontario.

“BC RCMP shared this information with police in neighbouring jurisdictions across the country, who also began their own search efforts,” said Sergeant Chris Manseau of BC RCMP. “By 3:30pm PT today, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) confirmed that they had located the vehicle and the four individuals in Kenora, Ontario, just east of Manitoba. The man was taken into custody. The mother and her two children are safe and receiving support.”

RCMP are thanking their law enforcement partners in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario who where instrumental in finding everyone so quickly.

“They extended the Amber Alert in their provinces, followed up on TIPS and conducted searches.  We would also like to thank the media for getting the information out about the Amber Alert so quickly. In addition, we want to thank the public for engaging and sharing the information on their social media feeds with others across Canada,” said Manseau.

The investigation remains active and ongoing and the Fort St. John RCMP will work with the OPP to further the investigation.

The suspect remains in custody and charges are pending.

Police say the Amber Alert program was launched in B.C. in 2004 and since  then, all activations have successfully ended with all individuals being safely located.

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RCMP issue province-wide amber alert for missing woman & children
Mar 26, 2022 | 12:38 PM

BC RCMP have deployed a rarely used province-wide amber alert to help in their search for a missing family.

Police say Dawn Bellamy and her two children, Lucas (4) and Myra (10 months) were likely abducted by the kids father, Jason Dalrymple from their home in Fort St. John in the late-morning hours of Thursday, March 24.

A release from BC RCMP noted they believe Dalrymple is driving east towards Ontario, however issued an alert on all cell phones, televisions and radio stations around 12:15 p.m. on Saturday, March 26.

Dalrymple is 35-years-old and is described as 5’11” tall, around 200 pounds with brown facial hair and blue eyes. He is balding and often wears caps or toques, according to police.

The mother, Dawn, is 5’5″ tall, 110 pounds with long black hair and brown eyes. She is of First Nations descent and has a scar on her forehead.

Liam is around 4′ tall with dark, short hair and brown eyes while Myra has very light hair with blue/hazel eyes.

The four are believed to be in a olive green 2004 Jeep Cherokee, with a BC License Plate HT1 84A.

“The police are asking the public’s assistance in locating Dawn Bellamy and her children, Liam or Myra,” a release from BC RCMP noted. “If you see them or the suspect and his vehicle, do not approach, call 9-1-1.”