Amber Alert Update: 6-Year-Old Taken from Valhalla Centre, Alberta

Section 1: The Alert

An Amber Alert remains in effect in the Beaverlodge area of Alberta as police continue searching for 6-year-old Lanakai Morrison. According to Beaverlodge RCMP, Lanakai was taken on July 7, 2026, by his 35-year-old mother, Krista Morrison, from Valhalla Centre, near Beaverlodge, Alberta.

Investigators believe Lanakai is currently with his biological mother, her partner Daniel Ludwig, and another child, 4-year-old Karl Morrison. The vehicle they are thought to be using has recently changed, and police are urging the public across Alberta to stay alert for the updated vehicle details and to contact authorities immediately with any sightings.

Section 2: Official Details

Beaverlodge RCMP have released the following key details to help the public identify the involved individuals and vehicle. This active child-related alert is of critical concern to families in the Beaverlodge, Alberta area, where local crime and safety data highlight the importance of rapid public response.

People Involved

• Missing child: 6-year-old Lanakai Morrison.
• Adult involved: 35-year-old Krista Morrison (biological mother of Lanakai).
• Adult involved: Daniel Ludwig, identified as Krista’s partner. Police note that Daniel Ludwig may have a bald or shaved head.
• Additional child: 4-year-old Karl Morrison is also believed to be travelling with them.

Vehicle Information

• The previously sought vehicle, a 2015 black Toyota Tundra with Alberta license plate CTN6517, has now been located by police and is no longer the active vehicle of concern.
• Investigators now believe the group is travelling in a 2006 red Ford F350 with Alberta license plate CXW8820.

Public Safety Instructions & How to Help

The public is being asked to support this Amber Alert with immediate vigilance while following police safety guidance.

• Do not approach the individuals or the red 2006 Ford F350, AB plate CXW8820 if you see it.
• If you have any information on the whereabouts of Lanakai Morrison, Krista Morrison, Daniel Ludwig, or 4-year-old Karl Morrison, contact police immediately.
• Call Beaverlodge RCMP: 780-354-2955.
• In an emergency or if you have an urgent sighting, call 911 or contact your local police service right away.

Crime Canada Community Call to Action

CrimeCanada.ca is urgently asking our community to assist in this active Amber Alert. Review the details above, share them with family, friends, and neighbours in Alberta, and be alert for the red 2006 Ford F350 (AB plate CXW8820). If you see anything that may be related to this incident, immediately call Beaverlodge RCMP at 780-354-2955 or 911. Community-wide awareness and quick reporting are critical to child safety in cases like this, and you can also monitor similar updates through our national Safety Alerts hub.

Image Provided by RCMP

RCMP have released an image of Krista Morrison to assist the public in recognizing one of the key adults involved in this Amber Alert.

Image: RCMP-issued photo of Krista Morrison, mother of 6-year-old Lanakai Morrison.

Section 3: Crime Canada Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, Amber Alerts like this one near Beaverlodge, Alberta highlight how essential community participation is to child protection. When a child is taken or believed to be at risk, minutes matter. Widespread public awareness of vehicle descriptions, involved individuals, and clear contact numbers can dramatically improve the chances of a safe and swift resolution. We encourage residents across Alberta to stay attentive to official alerts, review the details of each incident carefully, and report sightings immediately—while always keeping their own safety in mind by not approaching vehicles or people directly. Collective vigilance, accurate reporting, and trust in police guidance are central to building safer communities for children and families across the province.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the alberta community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.