The Edmonton Police Service has cancelled the AMBER ALERT issued earlier today, confirming that the 2-year-old girl, Aurora Alexis, has been located. The alert, which had been in effect for all of Alberta, was originally issued after police said Leonard Willier abducted Aurora from the area of 106 Street and 31 Avenue in Edmonton around 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2025.
Details released by police described the suspect as Leonard Willier, about 6 feet tall with a stocky build. Aurora Alexis is described as having brown hair and brown eyes. The suspects allegedly fled in a 2018 white Toyota Tundra with Saskatchewan license plate 786 JBH, and there may have been additional occupants in the vehicle.
With the child now safe, authorities are no longer seeking public assistance through the Amber Alert. Investigations will continue to determine the full circumstances of the incident. If anyone has information related to this case, they are urged to contact local police.
Summary: A missing-child alert was issued in Alberta after the abduction of Aurora Alexis but has been cancelled after the child was located. The suspect is Leonard Willier, and the vehicle involved was a 2018 white Toyota Tundra with Saskatchewan plate 786 JBH. The case has a positive outcome with the child found. Positive note: Aurora is safe, and the investigation will continue to ensure accountability.