Richmond RCMP are seeking the public’s help in finding a nine-year-old girl who they believe may have been taken by her mother without permission.
Amaya Araki-McWilliams was last seen around 1 a.m. Sunday morning. She was staying at a Richmond hotel with her father who has sole custody. RCMP say she was allegedly taken by her mother, Natalie Araki.
Amaya, 9, is described as Asian-Caucasian, around between four feet six inches tall and four feet 10 inches tall, with black hair. She was wearing a white shirt that says “Canada” and dark shorts at the time.
Her mother, 35, is described as Asian-Caucasian, five feet two inches tall, with black hair. She was wearing a black jacket and black baseball cap at the time.
Police believe the two are still in the area, possibly in Vancouver or New Westminster.
“Since her disappearance we have followed up on several leads and avenues of investigation,” says Cpl. Adriana Peralta in a press release.
“Unfortunately, despite all efforts, Araki-McWilliams has not been located.”
Anyone with information regarding Amaya’s whereabouts is asked to contact their local police immediately. To remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
