The Calgary Police Service issued an Amber Alert on Saturday at 1:35 p.m. for an 11-year-old boy named Parker, who has been missing since Thursday afternoon. While the disappearance did not meet standard legislated criteria for an Amber Alert, the government of Alberta granted an exemption due to the “unique circumstances” of the case. Parker is neurodivergent and non-verbal, and police express deep concern for his safety given the length of time he has been missing.
Ongoing Search and Investigation
More than 200 members of the Calgary Police Service are involved in the search, supported by approximately 120 trained volunteers. According to Acting Insp. Rod MacNeil, authorities are “pulling out all the stops” to locate the boy. The search operation includes the use of an Air Support Unit, a Mounted Patrol Team, a Mountain Bike Unit, and a Canine Unit. Officers have conducted door-to-door inquiries throughout the surrounding communities and are actively reviewing roughly 50 hours of CCTV, dashcam, and residential security footage.
Did You Know? The Calgary Police Service has received and assessed approximately 30 tips from the public since the search began, and officers have already conducted door-to-door canvassing in the neighborhoods surrounding the area where Parker was last seen.
Last Known Movements and Public Assistance
Parker was last seen at a day home in the 0 to 100 block of Connaught Drive Northwest between 11:08 a.m. and 11:41 a.m. on Thursday. Clothing believed to belong to him was recovered around noon that same day in the 0 to 100 block of Northmount Drive Northwest. New CCTV footage released by police shows Parker on Thursday at 12:52 p.m. in the 5000 to 6000 block of Travis Crescent Northeast, a location Staff Sgt. Scott Guterson noted is five to six kilometres away from his last confirmed sighting.
Parker is described as four feet 11 inches tall, weighing approximately 90 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing grey shorts and black noise-cancelling headphones, and he was shirtless. Because he functions at a three-year-old level, police warn that he may be frightened if approached by strangers. The public is urged to call 911 immediately if they are certain they have spotted him.
Future Search Operations
The significant police presence in northwest Calgary is expected to continue as investigators follow up on incoming information. Residents are encouraged to thoroughly check their private properties, including sheds, garages, hot tubs, and spaces under decks. As the search moves forward, police will continue to review incoming security footage and process tips to narrow the search radius. Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact the Calgary Police Service at 403-266-1234 or submit details online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was an Amber Alert issued for Parker?
Although the case did not meet standard legislative criteria, the government of Alberta granted an exemption due to the “unique circumstances of this investigation” and the boy’s specific vulnerabilities.
What should I do if I see Parker?
Police advise that Parker may be scared if approached by strangers. If you are certain you have seen him, call 911 immediately so officers can handle the situation safely.
Where was Parker last seen on camera?
CCTV footage captured Parker on Thursday at 12:52 p.m. in the 5000 to 6000 block of Travis Crescent Northeast.
How can members of the local community best assist the ongoing search efforts for Parker?
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