An 8-year-old boy has been turned over to his father and his mother is facing charges of abduction after an Amber Alert was issued yesterday (March 15) afternoon.

Noah Ducharme was taken by his mother, 31 year old Brianne Hjalte,  from Waverley Elementary School in Edmonton at 2:50 pm.  They were seen leaving the area on foot.  Edmonton Police said late last night that they were believed to be in the Calgary area and they believed the boy to be in "imminent danger."

The pair were spotted in Calgary early this morning by an off-duty member of the Calgary Police Service.  The mother, was arrested in Okotoks and remains in custody.  

At 6:12 am the Amber Alert was cancelled.