An Amber Alert has been issued for two children whose last known location was Kelowna.
Surrey RCMP have activated the alert for Aurora Bolton, 8, and Joshuah Bolton, 10, after they were reported missing on July 18.
Their father contacted police after the children were not returned by their mother after a vacation to the Okanagan city. The trio's last known location was Krafty Kitchen and Bar in Kelowna on June 30.
“Despite investigative efforts to date, police have not been able to locate them,” says Cpl. Vanessa Munn with the Surrey RCMP, adding the children's father has primary custody.
“They have been out of contact,” says Munn. “We do believe the children are at risk.”
The children's mom, Verity Bolton, is 45 years old. She has brown hair and brown eyes and is Caucasian. Both Surrey children have brown hair and are Caucasian.
Police say they're concerned about Verity's ability to care for the children and believe she's taking steps to not return them to their father.
“This is a very fluid situation,” Munn told reporters late Wednesday afternoon.
Police have been advised they were to be camping in the Kelowna area but the booking was cancelled. The location of the campsite is not being shared with the public.
“Surrey RCMP determined that this case met the criteria for an Amber Alert,” added Munn.
Police are searching for a blue 2012 Dodge 2500 pickup with the B.C. licence plate SJ2708 and say the truck is associated to Verity.
Anyone who sees them is asked to not approach and call 911 immediately.
@alannackelly 🚨Have you seen Aurora and Joshuah? 🚨 B.C.-wide Amber Alert issued for Surrey girl and boy Their father contacted police after the children were not returned by their mother after a vacation to the Okanagan city. The trio's last known location was Krafty's Kitchen and Bar in Kelowna on June 30. The children's mom, Verity Bolton, is 45 years old. She has brown hair and brown eyes and is Caucasian. Both Surrey children have brown hair and are Caucasian. Police are searching for a blue 2012 Dodge D250 with the B.C. licence plate SJ2708 and say the truck is associated to Verity. #amberalert #kelowna #surrey #bcnews #missingchildren #bolton ♬ original sound - Alanna Kelly | B.C. Journalist