SUPPORTERS of the man who police say was the last person to see teen Jayde Kendall say he is an arty, straight-laced computer game enthusiast who “hasn’t even got a speeding ticket”.

People defending the man, 18, yesterday said the situation was “bad for both sides” as police continued to investigate Jayde’s disappearance.

Jayde’s family say they have been touched by the outpouring of support from their local community, which held a solemn candlelight vigil last night.

It has been almost two weeks since the 16-year-old was seen getting into the man’s car outside Lockyer District High School.

Police say the man, 18, is a person of interest in the investigation and haven’t been able to verify his version of events. They have again appealed for anyone who saw a red 2003 Toyota Corolla five-door hatchback in Gatton on August 14, between 3-6pm, to contact police.

media_camera The person of interest in the disappearance of Jayde Kendall, 16.

“He’s an honest kid,” a supporter said outside a property linked to the man.

“He’s never been in trouble in his life for anything Nothing, never, hasn’t even got a ... speeding ticket.

“If I was hanging off a cliff mate I’d want him hanging on to the rope because I’d know I would be safe.”

The supporter said the “whole situation is bad for both sides”.

VIGIL: Town’s search for answers

PICTURE: Last person to see Jayde

Police yesterday urged people with dashcam footage in the Gatton, Grantham or Lockyer Valley area between 3-6pm on the day, to go through it to help police piece together a better picture of Jayde’s last movements.

Money was taken from Jayde’s account at 5.45pm and 5.47pm at a Commonwealth Bank ATM on Railway St in Gatton. It is understood the teen was not the person who accessed the account.

“If anyone was driving through Gatton on Railway Street around this time we would very much like to hear from them,” Detective acting Inspector Matt Howard said.

Police have previously said they doorknocked areas in Gatton where the man said he went with Jayde but no one had come forward to say they saw the pair in the area.

While the man refuses to comment on the investigation, in online profiles he claims to have more than 20 novels under way ranging from romance to horror to science-fiction.

He previously attended the same school as Jayde and his profiles state he is a “full-time writer” with novels to be published.

Someone who knew the man, but asked not to be named, said he was “always really polite ... he always made the effort to talk with me when I was around”.

Jayde’s devastated family have told of their “need” to have their beautiful girl back.

In a heartfelt message posted online, Jayde’s aunt Jenny Morrissey vowed to find her and called on members of the public to go to police if they had any information on her whereabouts.

media_camera Gatton locals at a candlelight vigil for missing teenager Jayde Kendall. Pic: Jack Tran

“It’s been 12 days since we have been able to tell our beautiful girl how much we love her,” Ms Morrissey wrote.

“How proud we are of her. To envelope her in the love of our family. Our hearts are aching to be filled with the love that she gives us.”

Another family member, Craig Morrissey, said the family was touched by a candlelight vigil organised by locals. “It means a lot to Jayde’s father and all our family to see the outpouring of support from all the community,” he wrote.

media_camera Gatton townsfolk are praying for Jayde’s safe return. Pic: Jack Tran

Hundreds of Gatton locals attended Peace Lutheran Church last night for the vigil.

Friends, schoolmates and parents lit candles, prayed and spoke of their heartbreak for Jayde’s family.

Sharon Kleidon was the first of many to speak and brought many of those in attendance to tears.

“As a parent and a mother we need to put ourselves in the shoes of Jayde’s parents,” she said.

“I just keep asking God to please, please let there be some kind of miracle and pray that she comes home.”