Calgary Police Seek Help to Locate Missing Child

The Calgary Police Service (CPS) is asking the public for help to locate a missing boy who last ween in the southeast community of Forest Lawn.

According to a statement by the police, CPS said “Richard, 12, was last seen leaving a school in the 1200 block of 47 Street S.E. at approximately 11:30am on Wednesday June 12, 2024.”

Investigators believe he may have left the school with the intention of traveling to Sunridge Mall, located at 2525 36 St. N.E.

Police describes Richard as 5’3” tall and around 100 pounds, with green eyes and brown hair. He was reportedly last seen wearing a black hoodie, black pants and white running shoes.

“There is nothing that indicates foul play; however, his family and police are concerned for his safety and well-being. Although this case does not meet the threshold of an Amber Alert, we are working with our partners at the Missing Children’s Society of Canada to issue an alert in the hopes of locating Richard.”

Police is asking anyone with information about the incident to call 403 266 1234 or drop anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers.

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