Fort St. John RCMP say a 31-year-old woman and her one-month-old son, reported missing on July 16, 2026, have been located safely. Police thanked the public and media for help.
An UPDATE from northern British Columbia: a Fort St. John missing mother and her infant have been located, according to local RCMP. The July 18, 2026 release confirms both were found safe after the missing-person report filed two days earlier.
What Fort St. John RCMP reported
According to the Fort St. John RCMP, the woman is 31 and her son is one month old. Police said the pair were reported missing on July 16, 2026, and have now been located safely. The detachment file number listed is 2026-6213.
| Detail | From RCMP release |
|---|---|
| Status | Located safely |
| Mother | 31-year-old woman (name not released) |
| Infant | One-month-old son |
| Reported missing | July 16, 2026 |
| Update issued | July 18, 2026 – Fort St. John, B.C. |
| File # | 2026-6213 |
Why this Fort St. John missing mother update matters
Police closed the public appeal by confirming both people are safe. The release does not name the mother or infant, and it does not describe where they were found. Fort St. John RCMP thanked media and the public for assistance during the search period.
From the July 16 missing report to the July 18 located-safely update, as dated by Fort St. John RCMP
What the release does not say
Names, last-seen location details, and clothing descriptions are not included in this update. Anyone looking for earlier public information should rely only on official RCMP communications for this file.
Frequently asked questions
Were the Fort St. John missing mother and infant found?
Yes. Fort St. John RCMP say both were located safely as of the July 18, 2026 update.
When were they reported missing?
Police say the 31-year-old woman and one-month-old son were reported missing on July 16, 2026.
Did RCMP release their names?
No. The July 18 Fort St. John RCMP release does not name the mother or infant.
What is the RCMP file number?
The release lists file number 2026-6213 for this Fort St. John case.
