Richmond RCMP locate 9-year-old girl allegedly taken by mother without permission

Richmond RCMP say a nine-year-old girl, allegedly taken by her mother without permission, has now been found safe.

RCMP said Amaya Araki-McWilliams was last seen at 1 a.m. on Sunday. She was staying at an airport hotel with her father, who has sole custody of her.

Police said Amaya was allegedly taken by her mother, 35-year-old Natalie Araki, without permission.

Police say she was found safe and sound Monday but did not provide any further details.

RCMP said an Amber Alert was not issued because it doesn’t meet the appropriate criteria.