Summary based on the NamUs case record (can2013000018) and
1 other sourceIn the late autumn of 2010, a young girl named Chonticha Galemae Ellefson-Toassami was reported missing from the community of Comox, British Columbia. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance were not those of a typical missing person case, but rather a complex situation involving international parental child abduction. Information suggests that on November 17, 2010, Chonticha was taken from Canada by her mother, Varaporn Toassami.
This action was in direct violation of a family court order that was in place at the time.
The investigation into Chonticha's disappearance revealed that she and her mother had traveled to Thailand. It is believed that they may still be residing in Thailand. As a result of these events, Varaporn Toassami was charged with child abduction under Section 282 of the Criminal Code of Canada. A warrant was subsequently issued for her arrest, turning a family matter into a criminal investigation with international implications.
The case of Chonticha Galemae Ellefson-Toassami is a heart-wrenching example of parental abduction. While her general whereabouts are suspected, the specifics remain unknown, and her safe return to Canada remains the primary objective. The Comox Valley RCMP are the lead investigators on this case, and they encourage anyone with information to come forward. The overview of this case highlights a situation where a child was removed from her home country against a legal ruling, leading to an ongoing international effort to locate her and ensure her well-being.Last Seen: Nov 17, 2010
