Update #9 - Missing Child - Parker
The search for Parker, who has been missing since Thursday, July 16, 2026, remains ongoing. However, given the amount of time that has passed and the information available to investigators, we are refocusing our efforts from the physical search.
Over 12 days, officers, specialized units, trained search volunteers, partner agencies and members of the public have worked around the clock to locate Parker. Ground search teams, the Air Support Unit, Canine Unit, Mounted Patrol Team and Mountain Bike Unit have supported search efforts throughout Calgary. Searchers have walked more than 8,600 kilometres, roughly the distance from Calgary to Rome, Italy; dedicated more than 5,500 hours to the operation and searched hundreds of homes and businesses.
Despite these extensive efforts, including the assessment of more than 600 tips and the review of tens of thousands of CCTV clips from hundreds of individual cameras, residential security camera and dashcam footage, Parker has not yet been located. Based on operational needs, the information currently available and the results of the search to date, we are refocusing from the physical search. Our commitment to locating Parker remains unchanged. Investigators will continue to assess new information and pursue investigative leads.
“This case has affected the community deeply, and there is not a single member of this team who does not want to find Parker and bring answers to his family,” says Chief Katie McLellan. “We have felt the heartbreak of this search alongside Parker's family and alongside the community that has rallied around them. While our search efforts are evolving, our commitment is not. We will continue to pursue every investigative avenue available to us, and we remain steadfast in our determination to find Parker.”
We extend our sincere gratitude to the thousands of community members, volunteers, numerous partner agencies and members of the media who assisted in the search effort. The compassion, dedication and support shown throughout this investigation have been extraordinary.
"Every single person involved in this search desperately wants to find Parker, and despite the refocus from a large ground presence, we will not rest until we do," says acting Staff Sergeant Scott Guterson of the Calgary Police Service. "To Parker's family, and to all of the Calgarians who supported the search efforts along the way, thank you. We are not giving up. We will continue this investigation for as long as it takes."
We recognize the search for Parker has been deeply distressing for people across Calgary. As search efforts evolve, we know many residents, families and community members continue to be impacted, and we want to ensure support is available for anyone who needs it.
Community members seeking support are encouraged to contact the Calgary Police Service Victim Assistance Support Team (VAST). VAST is a free service that provides support, resources and information to victims of crime and tragedy. VAST volunteers, trauma dogs and staff are available to provide information, referrals and emotional support to those affected by this incident. They can be reached at 403-428-8398 or toll-free at 1-888-327-7828.
A dedicated team of investigators continue to actively work on this file. Anyone with information that may assist in locating Parker is asked to contact police.
TALK: 1-800-222-8477
TYPE: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org
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Case # CA 26318270/3955