Canada-wide warrants issued for Edmonton father in alleged abduction of his children

01-Oct-2026

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An Edmonton father who was reported missing with his young son and daughter five weeks ago is now wanted on charges related to the alleged abduction of his children.

In a news release on September 30, the Edmonton Police Service announced that Canada-wide warrants have been issued for 42-year-old Scot Macdermid on two counts of abduction in contravention of a custody order.

The charge is laid when it is alleged that a parent or guardian has taken or hidden a child younger than 14 in violation of a court custody or parenting order.

Macdermid has been charged with one count in connection with the alleged abduction of his son, George, 6, and a second count in the alleged abduction of his daughter, Lesley, 9. Court records show the charges were issued on Sept. 4.

Police continue to seek the public's assistance in locating Macdermid and his children.