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Photo courtesy of the Beaverlodge RCMP (Image Credit: Photo courtesy of the Beaverlodge RCMP)
By Tanner Smith
RCMP

Lanakai still missing as the Amber Alert is rescinded

Jul 10, 2026 | 2:07 PM

Beaverlodge RCMP is cancelling the Amber Alert for Lanakai Morrison, but all four individuals; Lanakai, Karl Morrison, Krista Morrison and Daniel Ludwig are still missing.

According to Mounties, “This alert was cancelled as there is no reasonable expectation the public, in Alberta, will be able to action the instructions in the alert.”

A link to view the criteria of an amber alert can be found on the province’s website.

At this time, Mounties say they continue to investigate.

RCMP say they had multiple reported sightings of the boy in BC, and one confirmed sighting Wednesday morning (July 8) in Fort St. John.

Mounties say they are working with BC RCMP to locate Lanakai and have several other leads they are investigating.

Officers have also expanded their search to include all of B.C. and much of the Northwest Territories and the Yukon. 

Alleged Kidnapper: Krista Morrison
Alleged Kidnapper: Krista Morrison (Image Credit: Photo Courtesy Beaverlodge RCMP)

Originally, investigators were looking for a black 2015 Toyota Tundra, but it was found; now RCMP believe that they are travelling in a 2006 red Ford F-350, with an Alberta license plate number CXW-8820.

They added that efforts to locate Lanakai remain ongoing.

An amber alert was first issued Wednesday night as Lanakai was allegedly kidnapped from Vahalla by his mother, 35-year-old Krista Morrison.

The pair is also reportedly travelling with Krista’s partner, 35-year-old Daniel Ludwig, and Krista’s other biological son, four-year-old Karl Morrison.

Descriptions of Lanakai, Krista and Daniel Ludwig can be found below:

Lanakai Morrison is described as:

  • Six-years-old,
  • Slight build
  • Long light brown hair
  • Brown eyes

Krista Morison is described as:

  • 5’ 8” tall
  • Medium build
  • Long dark brown hair
  • Brown eyes

Daniel Ludwig is described as:

  • Thirty-five-years-old
  • 5’ 11” tall
  • Large build
  • Brown hair
  • Brown Eyes

More updates are expected.

by Tanner Smith