REGINA - In consultation with Crown prosecutors, the Saskatchewan RCMP has charged Carievale area resident Michael Gordon Jackson with one count of abduction in contravention of custody or a parenting order, contrary to Section 282(1) of the Criminal Code.
Additionally, investigators obtained a Canada-wide warrant for his arrest.
The RCMP says investigators believe individuals may be aiding or assisting Michael Gordon Jackson in evading police. It is important to remember this activity may result in Criminal Code charges. Individuals with information related to this are asked to contact police or report information anonymously to Crime Stoppers.
The RCMP is also seeking the public’s assistance to help locate his daughter, seven-year-old Sarah Jackson, who is believed to be with him.
“Sarah: we want you to know that you are not in any trouble,” said chief superintendent Tyler Bates, officer in charge of the Saskatchewan RCMP South District. “Your mom misses you very much and we have police officers doing what they can so you can see her again soon.”
Sarah Jackson is described as being Filipino-Caucasian, four feet and two inches tall and weighing 76 pounds, with long, waist-length brown hair that is all one length with no bangs. She has brown/hazel-coloured eyes and last had teal-coloured eyeglasses, which she wears most of the time.
Since Jan. 5, when an enforceable court order was issued, the RCMP says investigators have followed up on several tips and reported sightings of Michael Gordon Jackson and his daughter. Every one of these has been thoroughly investigated and police officers have determined all sightings reported to police were not Michael Gordon Jackson or his daughter.
This included officers attending to multiple businesses to view surveillance video. Investigators are ensuring Sarah’s legal guardian is aware of all steps officers are taking to locate the child. Additionally, officers continue to work closely with and consult with Crown prosecutors as well as other government and community partners.
At this time, the RCMP says the criteria is not met for an Amber Alert. Investigators continue to assess the circumstances and information related to this file on an ongoing basis and as new information is reported to the police.
“Locating Michael Gordon Jackson and Sarah is a top priority for Saskatchewan RCMP officers,” said Bates. “Our investigators are diligently following up on all tips and reported sightings.
“Every piece of information received is thoroughly examined and investigated. The charge laid against Michael Gordon Jackson is significant. The seriousness of the charge is reflected in the fact that the Saskatchewan RCMP have laid 34 charges in relation to 21 investigations since 1998. We are committed to locating Michael Gordon Jackson and reuniting Sarah with her mom.”
Michael Gordon Jackson is described as a 52-year-old man, weighing approximately 250 pounds with blue eyes and dark brown hair. He typically wears glasses. He does not have a known vehicle. He resides in the Carievale area and may have connections to the communities of Dilke, Oxbow, Alameda and Regina in Saskatchewan, and Lamont, Alta.
However, he may be in other communities.
Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Michael Gordon Jackson or his daughter are asked to call the Saskatchewan RCMP at 310-RCMP (7267) or (306) 780-5563. Information can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1‐800‐222‐TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
