The search for 11-year-old Parker Wells remains active as it enters its ninth day or beyond. Parker, who is autistic and non-verbal, went missing from his day home in the 0–100 block of Connaught Drive N.W. in Calgary’s Cambrian Heights / Thorncliffe area sometime between 11:08 a.m. and 11:41 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2026.

Description

• Age: 11
• Height: 4’11” (approximately 150 cm)
• Weight: about 90 lbs (41 kg)
• Brown hair and brown eyes
• Last believed to be wearing: grey shorts, black Skechers shoes, and black noise-cancelling headphones (possibly shirtless)
• Functions at roughly the developmental level of a 2- or 3-year-old

Articles of clothing believed to belong to him were found nearby later that day. Calgary Police Service has stated there is currently no indication of foul play and that they continue to believe he may still be found alive. Extensive searches involving police, search-and-rescue teams, drones, dogs, helicopters, and community volunteers have been underway across the city.

Important guidance from police If you see Parker:

• Do not approach him.
• Keep him in sight if possible.
• Immediately call 911 or the Calgary Police tip line at 403-266-1234.

Unfamiliar people or sudden approaches can cause him significant distress because of his neurodivergence.

Residents across Calgary (and surrounding areas) are asked to thoroughly check:

• Yards, sheds, garages, unlocked vehicles, RVs, under decks
• Any possible hiding spots a child might seek

Please also review any home or business security camera footage from July 16 onward and share relevant video with police.

The case has prompted community discussions about creating a specialized “Indigo Alert” system in Canada for missing neurodivergent or vulnerable children.

Please continue sharing official missing posters and information until Parker is safely reunited with his family.

Sources

• Calgary Police Service updates and missing person alerts
• CTV News,