Amber Alert Issued and Quickly Cancelled
On Saturday afternoon, Edmonton Police Service (EPS) issued an Amber Alert after reports of a two-year-old girl taken in the Steinhauer area. The alert, sent at 5 p.m. across the province, raised immediate concern for the child’s safety.
Just 30 minutes later, Alberta Emergency Alert confirmed on social media and its website that the Amber Alert had been cancelled. Authorities located the child at 5:32 p.m., safe and unharmed.
Police Confirm Child Safe and Investigation Complete
EPS released a statement later in the evening, explaining why the Amber Alert was issued. At the time, officers believed the child could be in imminent danger and acted swiftly to ensure safety.
Following a detailed investigation, police determined the incident was non-criminal. They clarified that no charges are pending against the man involved.
Community Response and Reassurance
Amber Alerts trigger province-wide concern, and residents across Alberta quickly shared information to assist authorities. EPS reassured the community that the alert was issued in good faith based on the information available at the time.
The swift cancellation reflected the successful and rapid response by law enforcement, ensuring the safety of the child while clarifying the absence of any crime.
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