Missing Edmonton teen located in Oregon, child luring charges expected

“A 40-year-old Oregon male suspect is in custody and will be facing charges of Child Luring and additional charges may follow as the investigation progresses. -Redacted- has been taken to a local children’s hospital for precautionary examination. Her family was notified earlier this morning and arrangements are being made to return –redacted- safely back to her family.”

Police say the route they took is still being pieced together, but it’s believed that one or both of the man and Smith, spent three to four days in Mission, B.C.

Police also say the internet was a factor in the case, though couldn’t name a specific social media platform at this time.

EPS acknowledge that many may be wondering why an Amber Alert was not issued.

“At the initial stages of this investigation, there was no evidence to suggest she was with someone, so this file did not meet the criteria,” explains Staff Sergeant James Vanderland of EPS’ Historical Crimes Section. “An Amber Alert was being prepared once we confirmed the credible tip of the suspect’s identity, his location, and his vehicle description; however, we were advised that the suspect was no longer in Canada so an Amber Alert was no longer feasible.”

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by Josh Hall (Twitter: @Vancan19)

Missing Edmonton teen located in Oregon, child luring charges expected

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