UPDATE: 6:24 p.m.
Contrary to social media posts RCMP claim they are still looking for six-year-old Nikaeo Supernault and his 28-year-old aunt, Roseanne Supernault.
Cpl. Dan Moskaluk stated the Kamloops RCMP detachment has not heard that the two individuals are safe.
More to come.
Missing persons: Rosanne Supernault and Nikaeo Supernault https://t.co/rByZQAZXeZ #Kamloops
— Kamloops RCMP (@KamloopsRCMP) January 17, 2019
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A six-year-old boy and his 28-year-old aunt are missing and police in Kamloops, are asking for help in finding them.
RCMP say they received a report on Sunday to check on the well-being of Nikaeo Supernault who was being looked after by Roseanne Supernault.
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They say the boy and his aunt have not been in contact with his mother since Jan. 13, and they are considered missing.
Police say they believe the boy is with his aunt.
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Police describe Nikaeo Supernault as three feet six inches tall, 45 pounds, light brown hair, brown eyes and wearing a blue jacket, black pants and tan boots.
They describe Roseanne Supernault as five feet seven inches tall, 190 pounds, dyed blonde hair, brown eyes, and wearing a black jacket with white fur on the hood, jeans and black boots.
The Canadian Press