UPDATED: AMBER Alert cancelled as children located safe
By Lone Sheep Publishing
Surrey RCMP is relieved to update the public that the two children who were subjects of an AMBER Alert issued on July 19, 2023, have been located safely.
On July 29, 2023, at approximately 7:20 p.m., the two children were located safe and are in the process of being reunited with family.
“We recognize that many have been following this investigation closely since the AMBER Alert was issued,” says, Surrey RCMP Media Relations Officer, Corporal Vanessa Munn.
“We sincerely appreciate the assistance from the public, media, community and policing partners, who all played an important role in helping to safely locate the children.”
RCMP will provide a media update later Sunday.
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Surrey RCMP continues to pursue every investigational lead and follow up on each tip received to help locate 10-year-old Joshuah Bolton and 8-year-old Aurora Bolton.
Surrey RCMP is providing updated information on two of the trailers in the possession of Verity Bolton, as well as information on another vehicle that may be in her possession.
Investigators believe that Verity Bolton and Abraxas Glazov may have access to a green 1996 Mitsubishi Delica (right-hand drive). The vehicle is registered to Verity Bolton, however is uninsured and it is unknown if there are any licence plates on the vehicle.
Surrey RCMP has previously released images of three separate trailers that have been in the possession of Verity Bolton. Investigators are releasing additional details obtained in relation to two of the trailers:
- Horse trailer seen in Kamloops, BC on July 15, 2023 has been identified as a White 2018 Maverick Highside horse trailer – British Columbia licence plate 05994K
- The large 5th wheel seen in Chilliwack on June 30, 2023, has been identified as a Brown 2018 Cougar trailer, model 368 – British Columbia licence plate WPM71B
“We are asking the public to continue to remain vigilant, and report any possible sightings or information that could lead us to locate Joshuah and Aurora,” says Staff Sergeant Dave Strachan, Surrey RCMP Major Crime Section.
“While the last confirmed sighting of Verity was July 15 in Kamloops, we know that she has access to multiple vehicles/trailers and may have travelled elsewhere since that time. Our investigators remain open to all possibilities and leads.”
If anyone has see the children please dial 9-1-1.
If anyone has any information on the whereabouts of Aurora and Joshuah Bolton, please contact the dedicated tip line: 604-599-7676 or SurreyAmberAlert@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Horse trailer seen in Kamloops, BC on July 15, 2023 has been identified as a White 2018 Maverick Highside horse trailer – British Columbia licence plate 05994K
The AMBER Alert was activated when Aurora Bolton and Joshuah Bolton failed to be returned to their primary caregiver on July 17, 2023.
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It's been more than a week since a BC AMBER Alert was activated for Aurora Bolton and Joshuah Bolton, who failed to be returned to their primary caregiver on July 17, 2023.
RCMP said an AMBER Alert is activated in rare cases where specific criteria are met, one of the criteria being, police have reasonable ground to believe that the children are in imminent danger.
Surrey RCMP continue to have concerns for the safety and well being of Joshuah and Aurora, who have not been seen since they were captured on video in Merritt, BC on July 7, 2023. It is believed the children are in the company of Verity’s father, Robert Bolton and Verity’s boyfriend, Abraxas Glazov.
“Investigators are dedicated to advancing this investigation and are working around the clock to safely locate Joshuah and Aurora,” says Cpl. Vanessa Munn, Media Relations Officer for the Surrey RCMP.
“This is not something police can do alone, information provided by the public through the 24/7 tip line is and will continue to be a key part of the investigation.”
“In Surrey, we have a dedicated investigational team and continue to utilize all available resources and partners to assist, including BC RCMP divisional resources across the province, local law enforcement and community partner agencies who have all continued to provide invaluable assistance,” says Staff Sergeant Dave Strachan, Surrey RCMP Major Crime Section.
“We are all working toward a common goal, the safe return of Joshuah and Aurora.”
If anyone has the children in your direct view please dial 9-1-1.
If anyone has any information on the whereabouts of Aurora and Joshuah Bolton, please contact the dedicated tip line: 604-599-7676 or SurreyAmberAlert@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
— Source RCMP
Mother Verity Bolton failed to return the children to their primary caregiver on July 17, 2023.
Timeline of Events Leading up to Amber Alert
- June 28 – Children left with Verity Bolton for a planned vacation.
- June 30 – Robert Bolton (father of Verity Bolton) was picked up by Verity and Verity’s boyfriend, Abraxas Glazov, accompanied by the children, in Chilliwack, BC. They were seen towing a large 5th wheel trailer. Later the same day, there was a confirmed sighting in Kelowna, BC.
- July 7 – Last confirmed sighting of Aurora and Joshuah, who were captured on surveillance cameras at a gas station in Merritt, BC. The truck was towing the large travel trailer at this time.
- July 15 – Verity was captured on surveillance cameras in Kamloops, BC grocery shopping. The truck was pulling a horse trailer at the time.
- July 18 – Surrey RCMP receive report that Aurora Bolton and Joshuah Bolton were not returned to their father on July 17 following a scheduled visit with their mother.
- July 19 – Surrey RCMP issue BC AMBER Alert.
Abraxas Glazov is a 53-year-old man from the Nelson, BC who has connections to the Deadman Valley and Vidette Lake area and is an outdoorsman who enjoys fishing and he has a history of living “off the grid” for periods of time.
RCMP have confirmed that the group was travelling with a large travel trailer.
