By Canadian Press

Amber Alert issued for five-day-old baby in Saskatchewan

Oct 17, 2024 | 4:39 PM

RCMP in Saskatchewan have issued an Amber Alert after a newborn baby was allegedly abducted from a health centre in the community of Montreal Lake.

Police say they were told this afternoon that five-day-old Koda Moccasin had been taken from the community, roughly 100 kilometres north of Prince Albert.

The baby boy was last seen wearing a blue sleeper.

RCMP say the child was taken by 35-year-old Merlin Junior Crookedneck, described as being five-foot-11, with a stocky build, short dark hair and brown eyes.

They say the suspect is believed to be driving a blank 2022 Hyundai Tucson SUV with Saskatchewan licence plate 965 NAN.

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Police say the suspect may be travelling to the Big River, Loon Lake or Mudie Lake areas.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 17, 2024.

The Canadian Press