*Photos of the family are attached below*

The following is a statement by the British Columbia RCMP.

The Merritt RCMP is seeking public assistance in locating 32 year old Monica Jacob who last seen in the Merritt area with her 3 young children.

Monica Jacob was reported missing to the Merritt RCMP on Thursday August 25, 2016. To date the investigation has determined that Monica Jacob was last seen on Thursday afternoon at a residence on the Coldwater Reserve, near Merritt. At that time, Monica was accompanied by her 3 children; Lovely Jacob 7 yrs old, Ethan Jacob 5 yrs old and 1 yr old infant Kathyanne Noltcho.

Monica Jacob has family ties to the Saskatchewan area and it is a possibility that she may be travelling in that direction, this has not been confirmed and no known vehicles are associated to Monica Jacob. It is believed that the mother and three children are all together.

The Merritt RCMP asks that should anyone see Monica Jacob and or her children, that they call 911 or should anyone have information regarding their current whereabouts, please contact the Merritt RCMP at 1-250-378-4262 or your local police services. Anyone wishing to provide information and remain anonymous can do so by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.