RCMP releases video of mother pleading for return of missing daughter

It has been more than three months since Mariecar Jackson last saw her seven-year-old daughter, Sarah.

The girl’s father, 52-year-old Michael Gordon Jackson, has admitted to keeping the girl after a visit in November, refusing to return her because he didn’t want his daughter to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

The Saskatchewan RCMP says the criteria for an Amber Alert has not been met, but the Mounties have released a new video with Mariecar pleading for the return of her child. The video can be seen here.

“Sarah shines in every room,” Mariecar says. “She is in Grade 2 and loves to read. She started reading when she was five and is very smart. She’s a natural dancer and loves to sing.”

Against a stark, wooden-panelled background, Mariecar tearfully pleads for her daughter’s safe return.

“Sarah, I’m so sorry it’s taking so long for Mommy to find you,” she says. “I will do my best. I will never give up on searching for you. I promise I will take you home one day.”

Appealing to whomever may have information about Sarah, Mariecar says: “Sarah always cares for the people in her life. Now I need that one person who knows where Sarah is to care about her. Please help bring Sarah home to me.”

A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for Michael Jackson. He’s charged with abduction in contravention of a parenting or custody order. Mariecar has full custody of her daughter.

“We need the public’s help to bring Sarah home to her mom,” Sgt. Maj. Darryl Milo of the RCMP says in the video.

“(Michael and Sarah) are out there. You could see them at a store. They could be in your neighbourhood or your community. If you think you’ve seen them, take out your phone (and) look at their pictures online to help confirm it’s them.”

Milo said any information — locations, times, clothing and so on — could help find Sarah.

The RCMP also believes people are helping Jackson hide with his daughter.

“To those individuals, please reconsider your actions,” Milo says. “Anyone who knowingly provides assistance to Michael Jackson is aiding a criminal offence and can be charged with the same offence.”

Anyone with information about the whereabouts or Michael or Sarah or about who is helping him is asked to call the Saskatchewan RCMP at 310-7267 or 306-780-5563, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.