TORONTO (VINnews) — Toronto Police have released a new security camera image of missing teenager Esther, captured on the evening she vanished, as searches continue for the ninth day with the support of hundreds of volunteers and community organizations.

Esther was last seen on Friday, May 15, at Earl Bales Park in Toronto. She was later spotted near a highway, moving northeast. She is described as wearing a green long-sleeved shirt, gray sweatpants and no shoes.

Police, along with volunteers and a helicopter, have been conducting extensive searches. Shomrim Toronto, which is assisting in the effort, received special rabbinic permission to continue operations during the Shavuot holiday and Shabbat.

Esther’s mother, Shira, expressed deep concern for her daughter’s safety in comments to reporters. “I’m afraid she’ll be too naive and trust people who don’t mean well,” she said. “It’s really, really concerning.”

A relative, Loli Herman, told CBC’s Metro Morning that the family is “deeply worried” and urged the public to check security cameras, backyards and storage sheds for any sign of Esther.

“She seems very social, very intelligent,” Herman said, noting that while Esther is diagnosed on the autism spectrum, people who do not know her may not realize it. “We want Esti home. She has been missing for too long.”

The family has praised the overwhelming community support, with volunteers staffing command centers, canvassing neighborhoods and distributing flyers.

Shomrim Toronto expressed gratitude to the hundreds of volunteers who have dedicated time to the search. “We remain fully committed to maximizing our efforts to ensure her safe return,” the organization said. The Shomrim emergency line remains active for any tips.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Toronto Police or Shomrim immediately.