5-year-old, grandparents disappear from Calgary home

[4X4]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

Can't Alberta motors/registrars in town narrow down a list of owners with green Fords in the approximate year range?

Really, there can't be many. It's not a common vehicle these days.

Probably, but by 'not many', you mean 'many hundreds' instead of many thousands.

This seems like it's getting close to life or death. It would probably take days or weeks to locate every early 90s green ford long box.

[Raekwon]

Originally Posted by Lanny'sDaMan

Odds don't matter, you call the CPS and let them decide if it's pertinent. This is too important to waffle about.

Yeah I guess it makes sense, I called it in. Wish I got more info for them.

[Lanny'sDaMan]

Good man. I really hope that your info helps them get the family back together safe and sound. This whole story just breaks my heart.

[Kybosh]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

Can't Alberta motors/registrars in town narrow down a list of owners with green Fords in the approximate year range?

Really, there can't be many. It's not a common vehicle these days.

Why do you think this isn't already happening? I'm sure the professionals are all over the investigation.

[Peanut]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

Can't Alberta motors/registrars in town narrow down a list of owners with green Fords in the approximate year range?

Really, there can't be many. It's not a common vehicle these days.

Can you see the plate in that photo? I can't see anything. It could be from any province (or state), really. Odds are probably AB but who knows.

[Derek Sutton]

That truck could be anywhere, that was 4 days ago now, I hope they have a lot more to go on.

[Coys1882]

Originally Posted by Kybosh

Why do you think this isn't already happening? I'm sure the professionals are all over the investigation.

I think you underestimate the confidence some of the members on this forum have of the police.

[djsFlames]

Whether 'professionals' are doing so or not, all I know is if I were the police that's what I'd be doing. If they can spare the manpower to interview all 2-300 people that attended the estate sale then they can sift through a few hundred vehicle records in hopes of finding a match. Also, coming out and telling the public that they are doing so may bring enough heat to the individual (if they are a local) to come forward with information if they do know something.

This is a pretty desperate situation, and they're probably going to have to go that length in order to turn up anything, as time consuming and pointless as it may seem to some. You never know, you may just get lucky. Maybe you find a potential vehicle owner with ties to the grandfather's workplace, the family, etc. Every day that goes by just makes the situation that much more grave.. I think you take whatever chances you can.

[pylon]

Those trucks are becoming increasingly uncommon. A regular cab, long box, green mid 90's ford with that pinstripe pattern could be one of only a couple hundred in Alberta. I would bet 95% of similar trucks have gone to the scrap heap by now.

Someone will spot that truck, I have no doubt about it. If you saw one matching that description, there is a very high likelihood it is the exact one they are looking for. I am keeping my eyes peeled right now when I am on the road.

[stampsx2]

Saw a post on the ctv news site. The police should look at the intersection cameras. Good idea. Even just seeing the vehicle on one would at least give a direction of travel.

[csnarpy]

Originally Posted by stampsx2

Saw a post on the ctv news site. The police should look at the intersection cameras. Good idea. Even just seeing the vehicle on one would at least give a direction of travel.

The problem with this, potentially, is that they were not recording at that time. Intersection cams are not always recording so they really have to cross their fingers.

[Drummer]

The intersection cameras aren't real cameras. They are used for detecting cars to change the lights. I asked the city traffic management centre when they had the YYC open houses and they told me they have capability to record and save video as well as detect traffic for cars, but are ONLY used for car detection. Too bad as if they recorded video they could help determine what happened for traffic accidents and such.

[stampsx2]

Originally Posted by Drummer

The intersection cameras aren't real cameras. They are used for detecting cars to change the lights. I asked the city traffic management centre when they had the YYC open houses and they told me they have capability to record and save video as well as detect traffic for cars, but are ONLY used for car detection. Too bad as if they recorded video they could help determine what happened for traffic accidents and such.

Isn't there live cams that show live traffic with possible recording included? Anyway, there has to be some sort of traffic recording out there, and if there isn't, why not. Gas stations have it.

[Acey]

Because gas stations have a reason to have it, from a cost-benefit perspective.

[cancer man]

Over 48 hrs.Good luck.
The truck is a red heering probably a farmer who took a look and bought a porcelain figurine.

[saXon]

Originally Posted by cancer man

Over 48 hrs.Good luck.
The truck is a red heering probably a farmer who took a look and bought a porcelain figurine.

Love your positivity.

[nik-]

Originally Posted by cancer man

Over 48 hrs.Good luck.
The truck is a red heering probably a farmer who took a look and bought a porcelain figurine.

Actual investigations aren't an A&E TV show.

[Mr.Coffee]

Originally Posted by nik-

Actual investigations aren't an A&E TV show.

Actually, those are real investigations I'm pretty sure.

[nik-]

Originally Posted by Mr.Coffee

Actually, those are real investigations I'm pretty sure.

yeah, but they don't just give up after 48 hours.

[Drury18]

Originally Posted by Raekwon

What's the odds I just saw the exact truck driving home to Airdrie, thing is this one had quite a few rust spots all over so it didn't fit the kept in very good condition statement.

Huge police presence with tactical unit showing up just outside of Airdrie at an acreage. Might be a great example of why if you think you see something/someone the police are looking for it's worth the time to call the non-emerg (403) 266-1234 line and report it and let the police sort out whether it's helpful or not.

Dave Dormer ‏@SunDaveDormer 12m
Follow @SunJMac and @SUNjimwells for updates on the police operation at an acerage near Airdrie #yyc #AmberAlert

Jenna McMurray ‏@SunJMac 35s
Just spoke with a man who lives on the same road as the property cops have blocked off. He said police presence began last night #yyc

Sarah Offin ‏@sarahoffin 26m
Massive police presence NE of Airdrie. Tactical units, hawks, K9, RCMP, Forensic units all on scene @GlobalCalgary pic.twitter.com/pBPAIC9pCm