Update: The two children involved in the Amber Alert issued July 19 have been located safe. Their names have been removed from this story to protect their privacy. Read the full update here.
The family of two missing kids part of an Amber Alert are sharing details about them.
The mother had a planned vacation with her children but did not return them to their father, who has primary custody, on July 17.
“They are so much more than ‘missing children,’ more than a few photos,” the family said in a message released to the public Tuesday.
The family notes the pair's siblings are impacted heavily by their disappearance.
“The love they share with their big sisters and brother is beyond beautiful and the impact on their siblings is so devastating. They love the time they spend playing with them, loving them and teasing them, it is a very big part of their world,” says the family.
“We have a routine at home, we share, we help, we tease and love each other beyond words. They are exceptionally close to their entire extended family and especially to their many cousins who they visit often, enjoy swimming, sleepovers and playing outdoors, having the best time.
"They share their day, their hurts, their questions with us, and then go to bed with a good snuggle and kiss.”
The family says they miss the children more than can be expressed.
“They are loved so very, very much, and are so very missed.”
Since the investigation began on July 19, Surrey RCMP have received over 180 tips.
On Tuesday, Surrey RCMP did not have any specific updates on the investigation.
“We have no concrete evidence to suggest they have left the province, but they have access to a vehicle and it is a possibility,” says Cpl. Vanessa Munn.
A dedicated tip line has been set up by Surrey RCMP and police are fielding possible sightings from outside of British Columbia.
