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PORTLAND — Family, friends and other volunteers are continuing to look for 21-year-old Anna Schmidt on Monday, despite local officials suspending search and rescue efforts Sunday night.

The Piano Guys posted an update to their Facebook page calling for volunteers to help search the area where Anna Schmidt’s car was last seen.

Schmidt, the daughter of The Piano Guys’ Jon Schmidt, was reported missing on October 19 but hasn’t been seen by anyone since October 16. Her family said she is an avid hiker and believe she went off on her own.

Anna's roommate told KOIN 6 News she likely doesn't have any camping or hiking gear with her.

Lt. Chad Gaidos from the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office said her cellphone last pinged near the Toothrock Trailhead. He estimates volunteers have covered over 100 miles looking for Schmidt.

Anna Schmidt, who recently moved from Utah to Portland, is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. More than 300 volunteers from the church also joined the search over the weekend, according to Bishop Terry Clark.

Michelle Schmidt, Anna's mother, told KGW TV that waiting is the worst part.

“I called my daughter last night, who's my youngest, and we just sat on the phone and cried and cried and cried and cried,” she said. “But we have to be logical and do all we can.”

The search was called off Sunday night, and rescue crews won’t be called back unless a credible lead is found, Gaidos said. More information will be posted as it becomes available.

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