Chonticha Galemae Ellefson-Toassami was reported missing from Comox, British Columbia, in late autumn 2010 after being taken from Canada on November 17, 2010. The removal was carried out by her mother, Varaporn Toassami, and violated an existing family court order. Investigators determined that Chonticha and her mother traveled to Thailand, and it is believed they may still be residing there.

Varaporn Toassami was charged under Section 282 of the Criminal Code of Canada for child abduction and a warrant was issued for her arrest, shifting the matter into a criminal investigation with international dimensions. The Comox Valley RCMP are the lead investigators and continue to seek information about Chonticha’s location and wellbeing.

If anyone has information about Chonticha, her movements after November 17, 2010, or contacts in Thailand who might know their whereabouts, please contact the Comox Valley RCMP.