Authorities and community members are continuing an active search for 14-year-old Esther (“Esti”) Naft, who was last seen around 11:00 PM on Friday, May 15 at Toronto’s Earl Bales Park area in North York. Her disappearance has prompted widespread concern, with family, friends, and local residents joining efforts to help locate her and bring her home safely.
Esther, affectionately known as “Esti,” was reported missing shortly after she was last seen. According to early information shared by search coordinators, she was in the vicinity of Earl Bales Park when she was last observed. Since that time, there has been no confirmed contact or verified sightings, and efforts to trace her movements have continued through community outreach and law enforcement investigation.
The disappearance of a young teenager has deeply shaken the North York community. Friends and classmates have described Esther as a bright and lively 14-year-old who is well-known among peers. As news of her disappearance spread, many have expressed shock and concern, rallying together on social media and within local neighborhoods to share information and assist in search efforts.
Police investigators have been working to follow up on leads, review available surveillance footage in the surrounding area, and conduct interviews with individuals who may have had contact with Esther on the night she went missing. Search teams and volunteers have also been active in and around Earl Bales Park, a large green space known for its wooded trails and recreational areas.
Community members have organized awareness efforts, distributing flyers and circulating Esther’s description in hopes of generating credible tips. Local leaders have also urged anyone with information, no matter how small it may seem, to come forward and assist authorities. In cases like this, timely information is often critical in helping investigators narrow down search areas and establish a clearer timeline of events.
Esther’s family is holding onto hope for her safe return and has expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support they have received from the public. They continue to appeal directly to anyone who may have seen Esther or who may have information about her whereabouts to contact law enforcement immediately.
As the search continues, the focus remains on bringing Esther home safely. Authorities are reminding the public to remain vigilant and to report any possible sightings or relevant information. The community remains united in concern and hope, awaiting positive news in the ongoing efforts to locate the missing 14-year-old girl.
