Calgary Amber Alert: O'Brien, Liknes Families Issue Statements

The following statements were read by the family members of Alvin and Kathryn Liknes and Nathan O’Brien at a media availability today.

Statement by Rod O’Brien, father of Nathan O’Brien:

“Nathan, your mom and dad, Luke and Maximus and whole family loves you to every star and back.

Nathan you are our superhero right now and we are going to bring you home very soon.

Nathan, God is taking care of your soul, mom and dad need you to be brave right now.

To whoever has Nathan, please find in your heart to drop off our little angel Nathan to which he can be rescued and reunited with his bothers and family.

To the public, our son and family could be anywhere. If you have any information anything at all, please contact the police.

We are grateful for all the support from everyone.”

Statement by Jen O’Brien, mother of Nathan O’Brien:

“My family and I would like to sincerely thank the Calgary police and all the many people who have offered their kindness and support during this difficult time.

Mom, Dad, we want you to know that we are doing everything we can to get you home safely.

Please continue to pray for the safe return of my parents, Alvin and Kathy Liknes.”

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Statement by Jeff Liknes, son of Alvin and Kathryn Liknes:

“My family and I would like to sincerely thank the Calgary police and all the many people who have offered their kindness and support during this difficult time.

We ask that anyone who was at the sale on the weekend, please go to the community hall meeting tomorrow, or contact the police.

Mom, Dad, we want you to know that we love you so much and we are doing everything we can to get you home safely.

Please continue to pray for the safe return of our parents, Alvin and Kathy Liknes, and our nephew Nathan O’Brien. “

Nathan O'Brien was reported missing Monday morning when his mother went to pick him up after a sleepover at the grandparents' southwest Calgary home and they weren't there.

Police say based on things they found in the home, they don't believe the residents left voluntarily.

Investigators said they want to speak with anyone who attended an estate sale at the grandparents' home on the weekend.

The pair were selling their things as they planned a move to Mexico.

Nathan O'Brien is described as three feet tall, curly blonde hair, brown eyes, and was last seen wearing peach-coloured shorts and a blue-striped hoodie.



Alvin Liknes is six feet tall, 200 pounds with grey and blond hair and was wearing black shorts. Alvin has a distinctive walk.



Kathryn Liknes is five-foot-three-inches tall, 120 pounds with reddish-brown hair and green eyes.



Anyone with information about the case should phone police at 403-266-1234 or call Crime Stoppers.

With files from the Canadian Press