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Toronto Police say they have elevated the search for a missing 14-year-old girl named Esther to Priority 1 status, dedicating all available resources as community volunteers join in the effort to find her. A Priority 1 or Level 1 search is the highest level of response from the police, and mobilizes extensive resources like specialized K-9 units, drones, mounted officers and large-scale ground searches, in addition to community outreach. The young Jewish girl, also known affectionately as Esti, was last seen on Friday, May 15, in the area of Earl Bales Park , a large green space...