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Update #1: Hinton RCMP – Amber Alert issued for 14-month-old Waylon Armstrong in Hinton, Alberta

Arthur C. Green
By Arthur C. Green

The RCMP confirms 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.

At approximately 2:30 a.m. this 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. If you have any information regarding this child abduction, contact Hinton RCMP at 780-865-5544.

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Arthur C. Green
Arthur C. Green
Arthur C. Green is from Whitbourne Newfoundland and graduated from the CNA Journalism Program. Arthur also studied Business Marketing and Political Science at Memorial University in Essex England and St. John's Newfoundland. Green has worked as a spot news photographer/journalist with such news organizations as CBC, CBC Radio, NTV, Saltwire and Postmedia in Alberta.

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