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RCMP joins Calgary police as search for missing 11-year-old boy continues
Police have received more than 175 public tips and searched 6,500 km as officers review CCTV footage and follow new leads.
- On Thursday, July 16, 2026, 11-year-old Parker Wells went missing from a day home in northwest Calgary; police and search agencies continue an intensive, city-wide search for the non-verbal, autistic child.
- Alberta officials issued an Amber Alert for Parker on Saturday after granting an exemption for the "unique circumstances" of his disappearance, as the case did not originally meet strict legal thresholds.
- Calgary police Acting Staff Sgt. Scott Guterson warned that misinformation, including AI-generated images, is hindering the search; officials urged the public to rely only on official channels and report unverified content.
- More than 300 officers and volunteers are conducting targeted searches in the Thorncliffe area, while police asked residents to inspect yards, garages and unlocked vehicles, cautioning them to keep distance if they spot Parker.
- Parker's parents remain "incredibly distraught," thanking the community for overwhelming support while emphasizing that any small detail or piece of footage could help bring their son home safely.
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Misinformation concern raised about missing Calgary boy
As the search continues for 11-year-old Parker Wells, police are advising caution about AI generated content about the case. Calgary police say inaccurate content is spreading online, including unverified images, videos and claims about sightings of Parker and his whereabouts. “Obviously it’s a massive waste of time. And it takes away the resources that we […]
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