Crowsnest Pass RCMP report they are investigating a death in Blairmore, Alberta as a homicide related to an Amber Alert issued this morning for Hailey Dunbar-Blanchette.

RCMP was called to a residence just after 11:15 a.m. in the Crownest Pass community by a family member who had just discovered a deceased male in the home.

The deceased has been identified as 27-year-old, Terry Blanchette of Blairmore. He is the biological father of Hailey Dunbar-Blanchette. The RCMP remains on the scene and has called in the Southern Serious Crimes Branch investigators.

RCMP Investigators have confirmed the death is suspicious and are now investigating this as a homicide.

This homicide investigation is related to the abduction earlier today of two-year-old Hailey Dunbar-Blanchette, subject of an Amber Alert.

She was abducted by an unknown person. The suspect vehicle fled the residence west, at a high rate of speed. The vehicle is described as a newer model white van, with a large rear antenna, with a flag attached.

RCMP requests that members of the public should not approach the suspect.

Please contact the Crowsnest Pass RCMP 403-562-2866 if you have any information.

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