Missing Quebec Toddler Found Alive in Ontario

Three-year-old Claire Bell from Montreal was found alive and stable in a field near St. Albert, Ontario, after being missing for four days. The search involved multiple agencies, drones, helicopters, and about 200 volunteers and officers, with public tips and social media playing a crucial role in locating her. Authorities tracked her mother’s SUV across Quebec and Ontario during the investigation. Rachel-Ella Todd, Claire’s mother, was arrested and charged with child abandonment, with new evidence including a concerning TikTok video and searches related to funeral arrangements. Police did not issue an Amber Alert, citing criteria were not met, but used rapid media outreach instead. The investigation into the circumstances of Claire’s disappearance is ongoing, and her mother remains in custody pending further court proceedings.