The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have issued an urgent Amber Alert for a four-year-old boy in West Kelowna. The search is underway for Atlas Andrews, who was last seen on Tuesday, July 21st at 11:20 a.m. on Ridge Boulevard. Authorities believe he may be with his mother, Alisse Andrews, and are asking for the public’s assistance in locating them.
The RCMP have provided detailed descriptions of both Atlas and Alisse, as well as the vehicle they may be traveling in. This alert has sparked concern and urgency among local residents and authorities alike.
Key details of the Amber Alert
Atlas Andrews is described as a three-foot-tall boy, weighing 51 pounds, with short brown hair and hazel eyes. His mother, Alisse Andrews, is 40 years old, standing at 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing 120 pounds, with dark brown hair and brown eyes.
The pair may be traveling in a black 2026 Nissan Qashqai with the British Columbia license plate RV003L. This vehicle is believed to belong to Alisse Andrews. Authorities are urging anyone who may have seen Atlas, Alisse, or their vehicle to call 9-1-1 immediately.
The criteria for issuing an Amber Alert
For an Amber Alert to be issued, specific criteria must be met. According to the RCMP, these include:
- The victim must be under 18 years of age
- Police must have reasonable grounds to believe the victim has been abducted
- There must be reasonable grounds to believe the victim is in imminent danger
- Police must have obtained enough descriptive information about the victim, abductor, and/or the vehicle involved
- The alert must be issued in a timeframe that provides a reasonable expectation that the child can be returned or the abductor apprehended
In this case, all criteria have been met, prompting the urgent Amber Alert for Atlas Andrews.
The importance of public assistance
The RCMP emphasizes the critical role of public assistance in cases like this. The more eyes and ears on the lookout for Atlas and Alisse, the higher the chances of a successful and safe resolution. Authorities are asking residents to remain vigilant and report any sightings immediately.
This is not the first time Atlas Andrews has been the subject of a missing persons report. Last weekend, the Langley RCMP issued a report stating that Atlas had been found. However, the situation has since escalated, leading to the current Amber Alert.
The community’s response to such alerts can make a significant difference. In the past, Amber Alerts have led to the safe recovery of many children. The RCMP is hopeful that the same outcome can be achieved for Atlas Andrews.
