Calgary police end search for missing 11-year-old Parker

Calgary police announced on Monday, July 27, 2026, that they are concluding the large-scale physical search for an 11-year-old boy named Parker, who has been missing for 12 days. The search, which involved hundreds of officers, multiple agencies, and thousands of community volunteers, will now transition to a more targeted investigative phase focused on reviewing evidence and pursuing new leads.

The boy, who is autistic and nonverbal, was last seen walking away from his dayhome in the Thorncliffe neighbourhood on July 16. He was later captured on a home security camera in the 5000 to 6000 block of Travis Crescent N.E. around 12:52 p.m. the same day. Police Chief Katie McLellan emphasized that while the approach is changing, the effort to find Parker continues. "Our approach is changing, but our resolve to find answers for Parker and his family is not," McLellan said. "We will continue to follow up on tips, re-examine evidence, and pursue any new leads that emerge."

Over the 12-day operation, search teams covered an immense area. Officials reported that searchers walked more than 8,600 kilometres-a distance comparable to that between Calgary and Rome-and dedicated over 5,500...