Quebec provincial police are searching for a farmer who may have spoken with Rachel-Ella Todd, the mother of missing three-year-old Claire Bell, on the day of the child's disappearance. Claire Bell has been missing since Sunday morning from Montreal's LaSalle borough. Todd reported her missing hours later from Coteau-du-Lac and was subsequently arrested on Monday and charged with child abandonment. The search for Claire Bell is in its fourth day.
Claire Bell: Police search for farmer who spoke with toddler’s mother on day of disappearance
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Quebec provincial police are searching for a farmer who may have spoken with Rachel-Ella Todd, the mother of missing three-year-old Claire Bell, on the day of the child's disappearance. Claire Bell has been missing since Sunday morning from Montreal's LaSalle borough. Todd reported her missing hours later from Coteau-du-Lac and was subsequently arrested on Monday and charged with child abandonment. The search for Claire Bell is in its fourth day.
Trending- 1 June 6: Rachel-Ella Todd quit her job with Corner Collection.
- 2 Sunday 9:45 a.m.: Claire Bell was last seen near her home.
- 3 Sunday 3:30 p.m.: Rachel-Ella Todd reported Claire Bell missing in Coteau-du-Lac.
- 4 Monday: Rachel-Ella Todd was arrested.
- 5 Wednesday: Rachel-Ella Todd is set to appear at the Valleyfield courthouse; the search for Claire Bell entered its fourth day.
- Child abandonment charges for the mother
- Ongoing search for the missing child
- Public concern and police investigation
What: Quebec provincial police are searching for a farmer witness in the disappearance case of three-year-old Claire Bell, whose mother, Rachel-Ella Todd, has been charged with child abandonment.
When: Claire Bell has been missing since Sunday at 9:45 a.m. Todd reported her missing Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Todd was arrested on Monday. The search entered its fourth day on Wednesday. Todd quit her job on June 6.
Where: Montreal (LaSalle borough), Coteau-du-Lac (Montérégie region), Valleyfield (courthouse), Quebec, Canada.
Why: Claire Bell is missing, and police need to understand Rachel-Ella Todd's activities during the hours before she reported her daughter missing. The farmer is considered an important witness.
How: Police are using helicopters, drones, and ground search crews. They are actively seeking a specific farmer witness who spoke with the mother.