An urgent Amber Alert has been issued in Kelowna, B.C., following the alleged abduction of two children, Aurora and Joshuah Bolton, by their mother. The siblings were last seen at Krafty Kitchen and Bar in downtown Kelowna on June 30. Authorities are urging the public to be vigilant and report any sightings of the mother, identified as Verity Bolton, and her children. Detailed descriptions and information about the incident are provided below.
Kelowna, B.C. – In a distressing turn of events, an Amber Alert has been raised in Kelowna as two young children, Aurora and Joshuah Bolton, were reportedly abducted by their mother, Verity Bolton. The Surrey RCMP issued the alert on Wednesday at approximately 3:15 p.m. PT, revealing that Verity might be traveling in a Blue 2012 Dodge 2500 crew cab pickup truck with the B.C. licence plate number SJ2708.
The last confirmed sighting of Aurora, 8, and Joshuah, 10, was at Krafty Kitchen and Bar located in downtown Kelowna on June 30. Law enforcement agencies are urgently appealing to the public to refrain from approaching the vehicle or the children directly. Instead, if anyone spots the described car or has any information, they are urged to immediately contact 911.
Verity Bolton, 45, is a white woman with a height of five feet two inches and weighs approximately 119 pounds. She possesses brown hair and brown eyes, usually tied back in a ponytail. Verity was last seen wearing black cargo pants and a black sweater.
Aurora, the eight-year-old girl, stands at three feet 11 inches and weighs 55 pounds. She has brown hair, brown eyes, and a chipped left front upper tooth. Aurora’s hair is described as shoulder-length, slightly curled, and possibly braided. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a blue dress adorned with colored flowers.
Her brother, Joshuah, is ten years old, standing at four feet 10 inches tall and weighing approximately 70 pounds. Joshuah has brown hair, blue eyes, and a short buzz cut that is growing out. He was last seen wearing shorts and a T-shirt.
According to RCMP Cpl. Vanessa Munn, the father of the children reported that they had not been returned to him by their mother after a vacation to the Kelowna area. The report was filed on July 18, prompting the issuance of the Amber Alert. Although initial reports indicated that the abduction occurred from the restaurant, Kelowna RCMP later clarified that Krafty Kitchen and Bar was where the children and their mother were last seen, and their current whereabouts are unknown.
Important updates regarding the case include correcting Joshuah’s eye color to blue, as initially stated as brown, and specifying the pickup truck model as a 2012 Dodge 2500, contrary to the initial information provided.
“The children have been in the company of their mother since June 28 when they departed Surrey,” said RCMP Cpl. Vanessa Munn. “They were supposed to be returned to their father on July 17, but they were not, and no one has been able to make contact with them.”
Munn further revealed that Verity Bolton and the children had planned a camping trip in the Kelowna area, but they never arrived as their reservation was canceled. RCMP officials express concerns for Verity’s mental health and well-being, raising doubts about her ability to care for the children. Authorities are determined to locate Aurora and Joshuah Bolton swiftly to ensure their safety and well-being.
Conclusion: An Amber Alert has been issued in Kelowna, B.C., following the alleged abduction of two children, Aurora and Joshuah Bolton, by their mother. The urgent appeal urges the public to report any sightings of Verity Bolton, the mother, and her children. Authorities express concerns for the well-being of the children and urge anyone with information to contact 911 immediately.
