Parker Wells Still Missing: Social Media Comes Together To Support People Of Calgary As They Search For 11-Year-Old Boy With Autism

Parker Wells is sadly still missing… And the world is coming together to support the efforts to find him.

As we’re sure you’ve seen by now, the 11-year-old boy vanished from Calgary last week after leaving his dayhome. He’s non-verbal, autistic, and neurodivergent, which makes this a particularly sensitive missing child case. A MASSIVE search has been issued while law enforcement and the local community alike try their best to figure out what happened.

In fact, most recently, law officials have called out AI and other scams to try and steer good samaritans in the right direction, not wanting them to get fooled by people taking advantage of the situation.

Related: Parker’s Family Speaks Out Amid Him Still Being Missing

Police have also suggested leaving out non-perishable food items labeled “Parker” across the community, as they worry about the boy’s condition after going missing so many days ago. It’s such a heartbreaking situation — but it really has brought everyone together.

You can see some photos of Parker (below):

If you have any information or potential leads, police are urging for them to be reported by calling 1-800-222-8477 or online at calgarycrimestoppers.org.

Across social media, users have been spreading the word about the missing boy, as well as sending their love to the family and the people of Calgary. See some comments (below):

“It’s bloody horrific is what it is hundreds of people searching for this young lad and he is nowhere in sight Prayers go out to finding him”

“Calgary we thank you so much we hope you find him soon”

“I’m so proud of my city. Seeing our community come together to help find Parker has been incredibly heartwarming. Complete strangers are driving around with Disney music playing, hoping he’ll hear something familiar. Others are leaving out food and water, and even putting up their Christmas lights to help guide him home.”

“The kindness, compassion, and determination everyone has shown is truly amazing. No matter what happens, this community has shown what it means to come together for one little soul. Let’s keep believing and keep looking. #BringParkerHome”

“I live in Calgary, and we have searched and searched. I hope he is found soon. So many places to hide”

“I’m proud of our police units the people of calgary for how we have come together for Parker! It’s heartbreaking here in calgary and we want to find this precious little man”

“We will bring him home we will continue to support and be the amazing community we are. Let’s continue to pray together for him to come home to his family.”

“It’s so sad. The cops are playing Disney music to try and locate him. I hope he is found soon.”

“Way to go Calgary!!! Please don’t anyone give up! Thank you to all.”

“Please do not stop searching, Calgary!!!”

“I know everybody is doing their best to spread the word and I hope and pray that this child is found”

“We’ve all been looking. Everyone here hasn’t stopped. We need Parker home with his family.”

We continue to hope for the best. May Parker be found safe and brought home soon!

To learn more about autism and people’s lived experiences, check out The Autistic Self Advocacy Network.

[Image via Calgary Police Service/Facebook]