Vancouver Police looking for Shawana Chaudhary and son after alleged parental abduction

VANCOUVER Police are looking for a Vancouver woman who allegedly abducted her nine-year-old son on March 9, contrary to a court imposed custody order.

Shawana Chaudhary may be traveling with her son, Emerson Cusworth, and her six-year-old daughter.

Police believe Chaudhary made plans to be away from home for an extended period, and may be traveling with the two children and one or two dogs. There is no indication that either child has been harmed or is in imminent danger.

Chaudhary is 34 years old, appears South Asian, 5’8 tall, weighs approximately 106 pounds, with long dark hair and dark eyes. Emerson is nine years old, appears South Asian, weighs approximately 55 pounds, with short black hair and dark eyes.

Police are not releasing additional information about the daughter at this time as there is no information to suggest that she is the subject of a court order.

Anyone with information about their whereabouts, recent activities, or travel plans should call 9-1-1, investigators at 604-717-0601, or CrimeStopppers at 1-800-222-8477.

This investigation remains ongoing.