$10,000.00 REWARD!!!
Call out to the general public, amplifying the EPS call in the most recent press conference:
WATCH HERE
Bring Samuel Bird Home: Notice to Hunters & Landowners
Who we’re asking: hunters, trappers, anglers, hikers, rural landowners, leaseholders, and ATV users in the west/southwest corridor within ~150 km of Edmonton.
Why now? Investigators believe Samuel was concealed on land within hours of the June 1 incident. Most offender disposals occur 15–50 km from the scene (avg ~33 km), near roads/trails, downhill from access, and within 50–100 ft of a roadway or cutline.
Who is
Samuel Bird?
Samuel Bird is not just a name in the news; he is a son, a grandson, a cousin, and a friend. His family knows him as Achapees, his spirit name, which means “little boy on the moon.”
Samuel was only 14 years old when he went missing on June 1, 2025. He loved to laugh, play games, and tease his family with his humour. He never left without giving his mom a hug and saying, “I love you.”
Samuel was also a cultural helper, learning his language, songs, and ways of ceremony. He carried a light that touched everyone who knew him, always ready to help, always rooted in love.
His disappearance has left a hole in the hearts of his mom, Alanna, family, community, and all who continue to search for him.
The mission is simple:
Bring Samuel home with love, dignity, and ceremony.
Every step we take, every search, and every effort is guided by that love. Samuel deserves to be found, remembered for the life he lived, and honoured in the way his ancestors would want.
We greatly appreciate all of your help in locating Samuel Bird.
Sam Bird
Search & Recovery Instructions
& Details
Look for these first:
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​Backfilled depressions or unusually levelled patches.
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Stacked natural debris (branches, sod, pallets) covering one spot.
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Clothing/shoes consistent with a teen (sizes medium/large, black).
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Items that are cached in culverts, well heads, brush piles, steep embankments, or just off pull-outs.
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Scent anomalies (chemical/solvent/gas/“acetone-like”), and wildlife activity circling a fixed point.
Prioritize looking in these areas:
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Turn-outs, oilfield/utility access roads, range roads, gravel pits, decommissioned sites
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The first 30–60 m (100–200 ft) off a drivable edge, downslope from the road
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Bridges/approaches, trailheads, cutlines, fence gaps, ATV bypasses
How to report
(Don’t touch/move):
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Mark the spot (pin on your phone; flagging on a branch)
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Take photo/video from a distance (wide + close)
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Call police non-emergency (or 911 if urgent), and email details to the family tip line: tipsforsam@gmail.com
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Include your name/number, GPS coordinates, quick description, and photos
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If you prefer to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers (Canada)
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Safety & Respect:
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Do not dig, open, or remove items. preserve tire/boot prints.
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Avoid confrontations; note plate numbers if you see suspicious dumping.
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Private property: Landowners, please check your own land. For others, obtain permission.
Field Checklist
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Check 50–100 ft off road/trail, especially downslope
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Look for disturbed ground / piled brush / tarps / tape / straps / weights
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Scan culverts, embankments, and bridge approaches
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Drop GPS pin, take wide + detail photos, don’t touch
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Report with coordinates & photos to police and tipsforsam@gmail.com
How to further help us in our search
Help us map where you have searched (4 quick steps)
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Screenshot your map
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open Apple/Google Maps. Zoom to your route.
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Draw your path
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iPhone/Android: use the Markup tool to trace your walk/boat route.
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circle any points of interest (disturbed ground, tarp, culvert, etc.).
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Add 2–3 reference photos
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take wide shots of landmarks/signage & a close-up of anything notable.
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Email it → tipsforsam@gmail.com
