Portage RCMP have issues an amber alert for Luisa Noyemi Alvarenga.

At 11:00 Friday morning 8-year old Alvarenga was taken from her home in Portage La Prairie by her 43-year old biological mother Colleen Sheryl McIvor.

43-year old Colleen Sheryl McIvor

Alvarenga is described as aboriginal, four-feet tall, and 60 pounds. She has black, medium-length hair and was wearing a purple winter coat, black boots, and jeans.

Police are very concerned about Alvarenga's well-being. RCMP say the pair are travelling in a stolen black 2012 Chevrolet Sirra pick-up truck with Manitoba license plate FPB 968. It's believed the two could be at Long Plain First Nation.

Anyone who has seen Alvarenga and her mother, or know of their whereabouts, are asked to contact 911 or a local emergency number.