News Release
Missing Youth,
McCowan Road and Eglinton Avenue East area
The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance locating a missing youth.
Zara, 14, was last seen on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 3:21 p.m., in the McCowan Road and Eglinton Avenue East area.
Zara is described as 5'8" with a thin build, long black and purple hair and brown eyes. Zara was last seen wearing a white shirt, grey shorts and carrying a black purse.
Police are concerned for their safety.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-4300.
The Missing Children Society of Canada assists police and families in the search for missing children. The public is encouraged to sign up for Child Search Alerts in their area for cases that do not meet AMBER Alert criteria but still require immediate community assistance. To learn more: www.mcsc.ca. Sign up for alerts: rescu.mcsc.ca.
A person can be reported missing at any time - there is no 24 hour waiting period. If you are concerned for someone’s immediate safety, call 9-1-1. Otherwise, you can report a person as missing to the Toronto Police Service by calling the non-emergency number 416-808-2222.
