

All three subjects were last seen on Oct. 7, 2023, in the area of East Vancouver
The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating three missing subjects, including mother Amanda Folston and her two children, Liam and Jessie Tonkin. All three subjects were last seen on Oct. 7, 2023, in the area of East Vancouver.
Amanda Folston is a 30-year-old black female, who is described as being approximately 5-foot-2 and weighing approximately 120 pounds.
Liam Tonkin is a 5-year-old mixed race male and is described as being approximately 3-foot-8 and weighing about 41 pounds. He has brown eyes and light brown hair.
Jessie Tonkin is a 7-year-old mixed race female who is described as being approximately 4-foot weighing about 48 pounds. She has brown eyes and brown hair.
If you have information about the above subjects’ whereabouts, contact 9-1-1, or contact VPD Det. James Dewey at james.dewey@cityofvancouver.us.
Information provided by Vancouver Police Department.
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