The two children from Terrace in relation to a provincial Amber Alert Monday morning were located safely and are now in care.
According to Terrace RCMP, officers were alerted the kids were taken by an individual Sunday night with police determining the children were in immediate danger.
Mounties said an hour and a half later, tips were received with the children being located in the Burns Lake area within the suspect vehicle.
Police added two individuals were taken into custody in relation to the incident with an investigation ongoing.
“The BC Amber Alert system worked exactly as intended, and because of that, these children were located quickly and safely,” said Staff Sargeant Michael Bourguignon of the Terrace RCMP.
“We are incredibly grateful for the public’s immediate attention and willingness to assist. Their vigilance helped ensure a swift and safe resolution.”
Terrace RCMP thank the public, media, and policing partners for their assistance and cooperation during the alert.
More information about the B.C. Amber Alert system can be found here.
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