Beckwith Township woman charged after alleged attempt to leave country with child halted at Toronto airport

A 36-year-old woman has been charged following a child abduction investigation launched by the Lanark County OPP after a Beckwith Township resident raised concerns about his missing son.

Officers began an investigation on Monday, April 7, when a Beckwith Township resident reported that his wife might be attempting to leave the country with their six-year-old son. 

Lanark County OPP, with assistance from the Lanark County Crime Unit, Peel Regional Police and Canada Border Services Agency were able to locate the woman and child at Pearson International Airport. The woman was arrested and returned to Lanark County, and the child was returned to his father.

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on April 8.

Police say the name of the accused will not be released to protect the identity of the victim.