Calgary police resume ground search for missing 11-year-old boy

Calgary police have restarted the ground search for an 11-year-old boy, Parker, who disappeared on July 16. The renewed effort focuses on a specific area east of where the boy was last seen on security footage. This new search zone is located between the Beaver Dam Business Park and Deerfoot Trail.

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recent potential evidence has identified an additional area between the Beaver Dam Business Park and Deerfoot Trail as one that requires a more thorough search, and that’s why resources have been deployed there today.

Police announced the resumption of the search on Wednesday afternoon, stating that "recent potential evidence" pointed to this additional area requiring a more thorough investigation. They have requested that the public stay clear of the site to allow search teams to work unimpeded.

The search for Parker, who is neurodivergent and non-verbal, has been extensive. It initially involved hundreds of police officers, search and rescue experts, and community volunteers. After 11 days, police had announced they were scaling back the ground search to "refocus" efforts, though they pledged to continue following leads.

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members of the public to please avoid the area and allow search teams the space they need to work safely and effectively.

An Alberta Amber Alert was issued two days after Parker's disappearance, despite police stating there was no evidence of abduction. The alert expired on Sunday, and the ground search was called off the following day. Police had indicated they would "continue to follow up on tips, re-examine evidence and pursue any new leads that emerge."

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continue to follow up on tips, re-examine evidence and pursue any new leads that emerge. If new information identifies an area requiring additional search activity, we are prepared and ready to respond.