A message on the Facebook page created to co-ordinate the search for Michelle Yu carries a heartfelt message of thanks today:
Thank-you for joining us this past week in prayer and in action. This has been a difficult time for the Yu family and they have been overwhelmed by all the support and love they have received. We are ecstatic to let you know that contact has been made with Michelle. She is safe. The family requests that you respect their privacy at this time. Thank you again for all your help.
However Toronto police say they must speak with Michelle and establish that she is in fact okay before closing out their investigation. Michelle phoned her family yesterday and told them that she was safe. She is apparently in Vancouver. The family then contacted police and school officials at York Mills Collegiate. Michelle is graduating from Grade 12 at York Mills.
