An Amber Alert that had been issued early this evening by Waskesiu RCMP has been cancelled.
The Waskesiu/Montreal Lake RCMP received a report at around 2 p.m. that a five-day-old baby had been taken from a residence on Montreal Cree Nation. RCMP officers responded and the investigation determined that the baby had been taken by the father.
A subsequent investigation led to an Amber Alert being issued at 5:08 p.m. The RCMP noted that the alert stated the baby was taken from the health clinic. The information was gathered during the initial response and was incorrect.
Shortly after the Amber Alert was issued, the father turned himself in at the Big River RCMP detachment. Officers assessed the baby, who appeared healthy and safe, but had EMS assess him as well as a precaution.
The investigation is ongoing. The RCMP does not anticipate any further details tonight.