Toronto police set up dedicated phone line in search for missing teen
Posted on: May 21, 2026 23:13 IST | Posted by: Cbc
Toronto police force feature go down up a dedicated sound run along to collect tips from the public as they intensify their search for a teen missing for six days.
Police say 14-year-old Esther was last seen in the Earl Bales Park area in North York on Friday and they are deeply concerned for her safety.
Police have not provided further details on the circumstances surrounding Esther's disappearance. They have not suggested that she was abducted. Officers have deployed drones and canine units as they search for her.
Earlier this week, police upgraded their search to a Level 1 operation, which is the highest level.
While police have not provided details on what prompted the upgrade in this case, they say that out of nearly 3,100 missing person reports last year, only five were Level 1 searches.
Esther is described as white, five feet two inches tall with medium build and brown hair, and was last seen wearing grey sweatpants, a turquoise shirt and no shoes, police say.
Esther's parents are asking the public for help in finding her, adding that they just want to know that she is OK and that they miss her.
"Esti, my love, if you are watching this, please come home. We love you so very much and we miss you terribly," her mother, Shira, said at a news conference Tuesday.
"Your family here, across the country and around the world are searching and praying for you every minute."
Police have also released photos of Esther and have set up a command post at Earl Bales Park and as they continue their investigation.
Police are urging the public to check their security camera footage and to come forward with any information.
The public can leave tips at (647) 355-4148.
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