The RCMP Serious Crimes Branch is still investigating the disappearance of five-year-old Leonine O’Driscoll-Zak and two-year-old Wyatt O’Driscoll-Zak, from Cochrane.
"Investigators believe they have not left Canada and still believe the children are in the company of their grandmother, Therese O’Driscoll, 68 and their aunt Alison O’Driscoll, 38, all from the area of Cochrane," stated a press release from Cochrane RCMP.
The children were all last seen at approximately 9:30 a.m. on March 12 at the children’s rural home near Cochrane.
Leonine is described as Caucasian with blue eyes, long blond hair and a slim build. She stands about 3.5 feet tall and weighs approximately 45 pounds.
Wyatt is also described as Caucasian with blue eyes, long blond hair and a slim build. She is about 2.5 feet tall and weighs 35 pounds.
According to the release, RCMP believes the O’Driscolls are receiving assistance to avoid apprehension.
"Investigators understand that there are many people who are sympathetic to the custody situation of these children," the release stated. "RCMP are imploring anyone with information to please contact them.
"Those assisting the O’Driscolls may believe they are acting in the best interests of the children, however those who assist in the commission of a criminal offence can be charged criminally with aiding and abetting."
Anyone with information in relation to the children's current location is asked to contact the Cochrane RCMP at 403-932-2211. If they wish to remain anonymous, they can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.
