Toronto Police Services (TPS) thanked the public for their assistance in locating 14-year-old Esther, who went missing on May 15 and was last spotted the following day.
A family spokesperson did not immediately respond to inquiries, though spokeswoman Maureen Leshem announced on Instagram on Wednesday evening that some search operations had been temporarily paused to review information about Esther being spotted at a subway station.
Since Esther went missing, volunteers have conducted searches and distributed flyers, including during the Shavuot holiday.
A controversy arose after several missing persons posters were torn down, with the family expressing concern that the incidents may have been motivated by antisemitism.
As the search entered its tenth day, a $25,000 reward was offered by a group of multi-faith Toronto residents in exchange for information leading to the girl’s return.
Esther’s parents addressed the press last Tuesday, urging their daughter to return home and assuring her she was not in trouble.
“Esti, my love, if you are watching this, please come home. We love you so very much. We miss you terribly. Your family, here, across the country, and around the world are searching and praying for you every minute,” said Esther’s mother, Shira. “Your friends, classmates, and community are all worried about you and hoping to see you safe.”
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