An 11-year-old Calgary boy named Parker, who is neurodivergent and non-verbal, went missing from his dayhome on July 16.His family expressed gratitude for the community's support during a search that has involved over 400 officers, more than 7,000 km of search efforts, and extensive public involvement.
Calgary police issued an Amber Alert despite lacking evidence of abduction, as Parker was last seen in the 0 to 100 block of Connaught Drive near Northmount Drive Northwest.A new map indicates he may have traveled northeast toward Highwood, with last video footage showing him near Travis Crescent N.E.at 12:52 p.m.on July 16.Authorities warn against private investigations and urge residents to report CCTV footage.The family encourages volunteers to focus on a specific area and recheck properties for any clues.
Parker is described as 150 cm tall, weighing 41 kg, with brown hair and brown eyes, last seen shirtless in dark shorts and noise-cancelling headphones.The search highlights both public and police collaboration in locating the missing child.
Original title: Family of missing 11-year-old boy thanks Calgarians as desperate search continues
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