RCMP continue searching for 7-year-old Luna Potts and 8-year-old Hunter Potts, who are the subjects of an Amber Alert issued last night by Shaunavon RCMP.
Police believe they are with Benjamin Martin Moore of Eastend, and their mother, 45-year-old Leah Potts, who may be with them.
They were spotted in a dark blue 2015 Chevy Equinox with Alberta license plate number C-G-C-2-4-9-2.
Chief Superintendent Tyler Bates, Officer in Charge of the Saskatchewan RCMP’s South District Management Team, noted on August 2nd, Shaunavon RCMP were asked to assist the Ministry of Social Services, with an investigation relating to allegations surrounding Moore.
“Before police were able to question him Benjamin, Leah and the children, had vacated their residence in Eastend. This led the Ministry to seek an apprehension order for the children; which in turn, led to us issuing the Amber Alert.” Bates said in today’s news conference, updating details of the ongoing Alert.
Bates also mentioned Moore is a known sex-offender. An arrest warrant has also been issued for Moore, and is charged with failing to report information to a registration center within 7 days after a change of main or secondary residence, as required by the Sex Offender Information Registration Act.
Moore may also go by the names Hawk Smith and Ben Scutchings, and is described as 5-foot 10, 200 pounds with black hair.
RCMP are working to extend the Amber Alert to South Dakota, where evidence suggests that’s where the four currently are.
“They have ties to Saskatchewan and Western Canada, so we want people in these areas to remain alert and report any sightings or information they may have.” Bates said.
If anyone saw the four individuals, their vehicle, or have information regarding their whereabouts, call 911 immediately or 1-877-SOAMBER (1-877-762-6237) in Canada, or to anyone in the United States call 911 or by calling 1-306-780-5563.