{"id":138934,"date":"2026-07-22T00:43:29","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T00:43:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/138934\/"},"modified":"2026-07-22T00:43:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T00:43:29","slug":"looking-for-parker-day-6-calgary-police-continue-investigation-as-citizen-searches-ramp-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/138934\/","title":{"rendered":"Looking for Parker day 6: Calgary police continue investigation as citizen searches ramp up"},"content":{"rendered":"

Calgary police continue to ask for help in the search for Parker, a child who has been missing since Thursday, and have released an updated map showing his believed route.<\/p>\n

The map was published in a news release from the Calgary Police Service (CPS) on Tuesday afternoon, depicting what they think to be his tracks based on his confirmed movements.<\/p>\n

Since Parker went missing, police have released two CCTV videos<\/a> they have confirmed as sightings of him, which provided the scaffolding for the map. Both videos are from the afternoon of July 16 and are from the Thornecliffe area. <\/p>\n

The 11-year-old was last seen at his day home in the 0-100 block of Connaught Drive NW, near the communities of Thorncliffe and Cambrian Heights, and a multi-agency search has been underway across the city since then.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Parker is on the autism spectrum and is non-verbal, and police say that he may become scared if approached by strangers. If he\u2019s seen, the public has been asked not to approach him, but to call 911 immediately while keeping him in sight.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Police said that their search operations have covered over 7,000 km of distance \u2014 up from the 6,500 km reported on Monday afternoon. Their team includes local officers and the RCMP who have conducted various on-the-ground and aerial investigations.<\/p>\n

Additionally, the Calgary Fire Department has done extensive searches of nearby waterways, and members of the Canadian Pacific Kansas City railway have scoured its tracks and surrounding property.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are not giving up,\u201d said Acting Staff Sgt. Scott Guterson with CPS. <\/p>\n

\u201cThis is every parent\u2019s worst nightmare, and our hearts remain with Parker\u2019s family as they continue to live through this incredibly difficult and heartbreaking time.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"Map depicting what is believed to be Parker\u2019s route based on confirmed sightings and his last known locations. MAP SUPPLIED BY THE CALGARY POLICE SERVICE<\/p>\n

Police remind residents of citizen search protocol<\/p>\n

Calgary police said that they have become aware of individuals attending private residences and pursuing criminal tips on their own \u2014 behaviour that they said is \u201cunacceptable.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cEveryone wants to find Parker, and we understand the emotions involved,\u201d read the news release from CPS.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut showing up at private homes, confronting residents or organizing your own investigations can hinder our efforts and draw police resources away from the search and investigation.\u201d<\/p>\n

CPS said that anyone engaging in unlawful behaviour in the name of the search can expect to face charges. They emphasized that they are thoroughly investigating all tips and reports received.<\/p>\n

Find Parker YYC, a public Facebook group, has garnered almost 25,000 members<\/a>. Earlier this week, the group\u2019s administrators made an effort to crack down on misinformation and irrelevant content by limiting the number of posts and comments allowed. <\/p>\n

On Tuesday morning, one administrator posted a statement<\/a> from Parker\u2019s family, which said they would adjust citizen-led searches to be conducted a couple of kilometres away from his last known location in Thorncliffe. <\/p>\n

The statement cited the reason for the change in focus area as being to refrain from compromising the professional investigative work led by CPS.<\/p>\n

Residents continue to offer their time to non-professional searches by showing up outside of the Thorncliffe Greenview Community Association, where volunteers can be found handing out route information, flyers, and snacks.<\/p>\n

\u201cParker is a resourceful young man,\u201d read the family\u2019s statement.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWe do not know exactly where he has travelled or when he may be moving versus sheltering, but we have confidence in the information guiding our current search plan.\u201d<\/p>\n

Anyone with information can submit tips to the police\u2019s non-emergency line at (403) 266-1234 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers<\/a> at 1-800-222-8477 or online. <\/p>\n

\"\"Volunteers meet outside of the Thorncliffe Greenview Community Association to pick up flyers and learn about citizen-led search efforts on July 21, 2026. SARAH PALMER \/ LIVEWIRE CALGARY<\/p>\n

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