Overview
- Esther, 14, was last seen late Friday night near Earl Bales Park in North York and police say they are concerned for her safety.
- Police upgraded the case to a Level 1 or Priority 1 search, a rare highest-level response that has put all available Toronto Police resources into the operation.
- Investigators have set up a local command post and will provide a public update Thursday as they continue door-to-door checks and evidence gathering.
- Hundreds of volunteers from the local Jewish community, led in part by Shomrim, are canvassing neighbourhoods, distributing flyers and checking yards and sheds.
- Authorities are urging the public to review security camera footage and contact police or Shomrim with any information as the family issues emotional pleas for Esther to come home.