By Canadian Press

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

Oct 17, 2024 | 5:39 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.

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