Calgary police end 12-day ground search for missing boy Parker, 11
Chief Katie McLellan said the investigation is being redirected after nearly two weeks of searching turned up no sign of the boy.
Why it matters
The case highlights community concern over child safety and the ongoing search for answers in a prolonged missing-person investigation.
Calgary police have called off the ground search for an 11-year-old boy identified as Parker, 12 days after he walked away from a daycare home. Police Chief Katie McLellan announced the decision on Monday.
McLellan said officers are now refocusing the investigation rather than continuing physical search efforts on the ground. Police said they will still follow up on any tips that come in from the public regarding Parker's whereabouts.
No further details on the boy's condition or possible location have been released. The case remains an active police investigation.
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