Police say missing teen Esther found safe after almost two weeks
Toronto police said hundreds of volunteers searched for Esther as residents offered a $25,000 reward for information leading to her safe return.
- On Thursday, Toronto police announced that missing 14-year-old Esther has been found safe after nearly two weeks. Police provided no further details but scheduled a news conference for this afternoon.
- Esther, who is on the autism spectrum, was last seen May 15 near Earl Bales Park in The North York. Police reported a subsequent sighting just after midnight on May 16 near Bathurst Street and Hotspur Road.
- Investigators upgraded the search last week to a Level 1 operation, the highest level of police response. Officers and hundreds of volunteers led parallel efforts throughout the city to locate the teen.
- Earlier this week, a spokesperson for Esther's family announced an anonymous $25,000 reward for information leading to her return. Volunteers reported that missing-person signs placed throughout the city were being torn down.
- Police are expected to provide further information about the case at a news conference scheduled for 3 p.m. today. This update will offer details about Esther's discovery and circumstances of her disappearance.
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