The Edmonton Police Service is continuing to investigate the disappearance of Samuel Bird, 14, and are now saying his disappearance is suspicious.
The EPS originally a press release on July 11, seeking information on the disappearance of Bird.
“The Edmonton Police Service is deeply attuned to the national tragedy of missing and murdered Indigenous women and children, and our hearts go out to Samuel’s family,” said Insp. Sean Anderson, with EPS Major Crimes Branch in an EPS press release.
“The detectives investigating this case have been tirelessly following every lead since Samuel was reported missing in June, and continue to do so. We never stop looking for missing people.”
The change in the Bird case from EPS also comes as the Confederacy for Treaty 6 First Nations formally asked EPS to designate Samuel’s case as a Search and Recovery.
This designation will enable Samuel’s family and Nation to access further resources and personnel to increase search efforts.
“This has been a time of deep pain and uncertainty for the family,” said Councillor Cameron Alexis, Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation, who offered support to the family of Samuel Bird. “We’ve felt the compassion of the community. What we need now is cooperation — across jurisdictions, across systems — so we can carry out this search with the care, urgency, and respect Samuel deserves. We’re grateful to everyone who continues to walk beside us.”
Samuel was last seen on the evening of June 1, 2025, leaving the Canora neighbourhood in west Edmonton on foot.
He is described as a 14-year-old male who is 5’8” with a slim build. He has brown hair and brown eyes.
He is known to frequent West Edmonton Mall and is familiar with both west and south Edmonton.
Anyone with information about Samuel Bird’s disappearance is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone.
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