From the Hinton RCMP: December 20th, 2019: 5:11 pm:

Amber Alert has ended. Waylon Armstrong and Cody Armstrong have both been located unharmed. Cody Armstrong is now in police custody.

S/Sgt. Chris Murphy will be available at the Hinton RCMP detachment for media comments between 5:30-5:45 p.m. MST.

As this matter is under investigation, no further details will be provided.

Please be advised that Hwy 40 into Brule has been re-opened and residents are permitted to return home.

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AMBER ALERT: Friday, December 20th, 2019: 3:42am.

At approximately 2:30 a.m. Friday morning, 14-month-old Waylon Armstrong was abducted from his home in Brule, near Hinton, Alta. by his 41-year-old father, Cody Armstrong, who is driving a 2002, medium-green, GMC Sierra, Alberta licence plate BSF 3524.

Waylon Armstrong is described as:

  • ·blonde hair
  • ·brown eyes
  • ·wearing a onesie with moose on it

Cody Armstrong is described as:

  • ·5'9"
  • ·170 lbs
  • ·blond hair
  • ·brown eyes
  • ·wearing a grey shirt with grey Stanfield long johns.

Do not approach the suspect or vehicle if located, call the police immediately.

Update from RCMP: 10:53 am:

In addition to the below, we can confirm that Cody Armstrong was in possession of a long barrel rifle when he left the residence in Brule.

Waylon Armstrong and his mother were at Cody’s home visiting when an altercation took place and Cody left the home with Waylon.

Cody is to be considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached. If you have any information regarding this child abduction, contact Hinton RCMP at 780-865-5544.

Update from the RCMP: 11:11 am:

Update from the RCMP: 1:02 pm.:

The vehicle driven by Cody Armstrong has been located back at his residence. We cannot confirm at this time if Cody and/or Waylon are inside the home.

There continues to be a large police presence at the residence and we ask that the public avoid the area. Please do not report police activity on social media.

Update from RCMP: 3:24 p.m.