For Immediate Release: 22-Aug-2025 @ 9:15 AM
MRU #: MP25R028-1
The Edmonton Police Service continues to investigate the disappearance of Samuel Bird.
The EPS issued a news release on July 11, 2025 seeking information on the disappearance of Samuel Bird, 14. Investigators have determined that Samuel’s disappearance is suspicious in nature, and continue to seek tips from the public.
“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,” says Insp. Sean Anderson, with EPS Major Crimes Branch. “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.”
Samuel was last seen on the evening of June 1, 2025, leaving the Canora neighbourhood in west Edmonton on foot.
Samuel 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. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.
Source: Edmonton Police Service
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