The Calgary Police Service has issued an AMBER Alert for a missing 11-year-old boy as of Thursday afternoon, after the province issued an alert exception for vulnerable missing children.
An Alberta Emergency Alert was sent at 1:35 p.m. Saturday for Parker.
Although Parker’s disappearance did not meet the AMBER Alert criteria set by law, police said the exception was granted due to the “unique circumstances of this investigation.”
Parker is neurodivergent and non-verbal and may become more afraid when confronted with strangers, according to police.
Police also released new images from CCTV footage of Parker missing from the Thorncliffe neighborhood.
The boy was last seen at his home in the 0 to 100 blocks of Connaught Drive Northwest between 11:08 and 11:41 a.m. on Thursday.
Police said some clothing believed to be Parker’s was found around noon in the 0 to 100 blocks of Northmount Drive Northwest.
On Saturday, police said CCTV footage captured Parker at 12:52 a.m. Thursday in the 5000 to 6000 block of Travis Crescent Northeast.
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“We hope this image will help the public recognize him and provide new information about his whereabouts,” police said in a news release.
CCTV footage shows the missing 11-year-old boy, Parker, on the day he disappeared, Calgary Police said.
Calgary Police Service
Parker was last seen shirtless and wearing gray shorts and black noise-cancelling headphones.
He is described as being about four feet 11 inches tall and weighing about 90 pounds and has brown hair and brown eyes.
‘We just want our son to come home’
Calgary police released a statement from Parker’s family, who thanked the community for their support.
“One sighting, video clip, or one small detail could have helped bring him home safely. Our only hope at this time is to know that he is safe and to bring him home,” the statement read.
“Knowing that so many people care about and are looking for our son has given us strength during the most difficult time of our lives. Parker was so loved, and he is missed so much. We just want our son to come home.”
Since his disappearance, investigators, patrol officers and special units have been searching areas where Parker may have visited.
“Approximately 30 tips have been received and are being assessed by investigators. Officers have reviewed, or are reviewing, approximately 50 hours of CCTV, residential security camera and dashcam footage,” police added.
“More than 200 CPS members have assisted in search efforts. And officers have conducted door-to-door inquiries throughout the surrounding community and continue to canvass the area.”
Additionally, about 120 trained search volunteers assisted with operations northwest of Calgary on Saturday.
“Members of the public may continue to see a large police and search presence in this community, including Air Support Units, Mounted Patrol Teams, Mountain Bike Units, Canine Units, patrol officers, investigators and trained search volunteers,” police said.
The public is asked to check their property, including garages, sheds, hot tubs and under decks. Additionally, residents can also check their security camera footage and “exercise caution when traveling through their communities, including parks, trails, green spaces, and alleys.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police by calling 403-266-1234 or by submitting it online.
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