Ottawa Police Will Issue An Amber Alert For A Missing 4-Year-Old Boy

The child is believed to be with his father.
Managing Editor, Canada

Just before 10 a.m., local police confirmed they would be issuing an Amber Alert in Ottawa ASAP. Police say that a 4-year-old boy has been missing since 7:20 a.m. on Tuesday, July 14.

UPDATE: The child has been located safely in the Toronto area. Additional information from police is expected later today.

EARLIER: The child, Mason Gray, is believed to be with his father. 

The boy's father is Jonathan Gray. Ottawa Police shared photos of both the child and his father via Twitter.

They are also looking for a 2008 Nissan Sentra, with the license plate CFJZ388.

An Ontario Amber Alert is expected to be issued ASAP. 

Anyone with information is urged to contact 911 immediately. At this time, no further information has been shared by police.

Via Ottawa Police

  • Managing Editor

    Helena Hanson (she/her) is the Managing Editor of Canada for Narcity and MTL Blog, where she brings her expertise in dreamy, aspirational travel journalism to life. A first-class graduate of Cardiff University's School of Journalism, Helena has a passion for inspiring readers to discover the magic in their own backyards. Originally from the U.K., Helena has spent years uncovering hidden gems and must-see destinations across countries like Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, and more. Having lived in both Canada and Australia, she's become a seasoned expert in off-the-beaten-path adventures and bucket-list experiences that don't break the bank. Whether she's writing about things to do in Ottawa, Montreal, or her favourite spot—Disney World—Helena hopes to leave readers dreaming of their next adventure.

Canada Pension Plan payments for January 2026 go out soon and rates just increased

A little extra money is coming your way this month. 💰

The CRA has announced a bunch of changes that could impact your 2025 tax return

From updated tax rates to new credits & deductions, here's what's new for 2025. 📝

Canada's spring forecast is out and says the weather will still be snowy in these places

Most of the country will get cooler-than-normal temperatures this spring. 👀

Zellers plans to open new stores across Canada and here's what the locations could be like

The iconic Canadian retailer is focusing on affordability and nostalgia!

Canada's best employers for 2026 were revealed and these are the top companies to work for

Well-known employers like Microsoft, RBC, Costco, Apple, and Rogers made the ranking.

CSIS is hiring post-secondary students for these jobs that pay up to $34 an hour

You can work in finance, HR, engineering, communications, IT or other areas.

The best employers in Canada for 2026 were ranked and Ontario companies made the list

So many universities and local governments are top employers this year!