Saskatchewan RCMP have released more details about the Amber Alerts issued earlier this week for two children missing from Eastend.

To initiate an Amber Alert in the U.S. RCMP had to coordinate with the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) and the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), along with local police departments who RCMP say dedicated a significant amount of resources to the investigation which included searches to locate Benjamin Moore, his common-law spouse and the two children who resided with them.

An Amber Alert was issued throughout South Dakota at 10:50 p.m. on Tuesday and within roughly 90 minutes,  the Meade County Sheriff’s Office had announced the four individuals had been located in the City of Sturgis, over 930 kilometres away from their home in Eastend, Saskatchewan.

Law enforcement and child welfare agencies for South Dakota and Saskatchewan are working to return the children safely back to Saskatchewan. The Saskatchewan RCMP has been advised the children are safe and appropriate resources and supports are being provided.

The investigation continues into both the allegations against Benjamin Moore and the events leading up to his departure from Canada with his common-law spouse and the two children. Investigators also continue to follow up on all additional information, tips and reports about incidents involving Benjamin Moore that they receive.

The DCI and DHS are also actively investigating this matter as it relates to their jurisdictions in the United States. We can confirm that Benjamin Moore was apprehended by police in South Dakota and remains in custody. His common-law spouse is also in police custody.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact their local RCMP Detachment or police service. Information can also be submitted anonymously by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

RCMP are encouraging anyone who may have been a victim of Benjamin Moore to file a report with police.