The search for missing VCU freshman Taylor Behl is growing larger by the day. 8News has learned that a local group called Youth For Social Change is now stepping in to help. The group's organizer, Darryl Holland tells 8News the group will be back out today searching alleyways and abandoned houses for any new signs of the missing 17-year-old.

As for the police investigation, authorities now tell us the Ohio plates found on Behl's car belonged to a former VCU student from Ohio. Detectives tell us they've talked to the unidentified student but would not go into any further detail.

Behl's friends and family are also aiding in the investigation with a website that has Behl's description, pictures, phone numbers and more.

Behl's mother, Janet Pelasara, has no clue where her daughter might be, or what's happened to her, but she's encouraged her car was found. She says its an important piece of the puzzle leading to Taylor's safe return.

Police confirm evidence was seized from Taylor's car before turning it over to the FBI for forensic testing. Pelasara says no word yet on results but she's counting on them to lead the way to her daughter.

"I think we're that much closer to finding her and I think once the FBI finish their analysis, I'm praying to God it will bring new information that will take us right to her," said Pelasara.

But, on the chance that nothing happened to Taylor, and she just ran away, Janet says she does have a message for her.

"that, the gig is up, you need to let me know your okay and come on home."

Police are entering the third week of the investigation into the disappearance of 17-year-old Taylor Behl. The VCU freshman disappeared from her dorm on September 5th. After taking over the investigation from VCU, Richmond Police issued an Amber Alert for Taylor on September 15th. On Saturday Taylor's car was discovered in the 500 block of Mulberry Street in the Fan. Police have seized evidence from Behl's car, her dorm room, her home computer in Northern Virginia, and the home of a local photographer.

If you have any information, you are asked to call the Tipline at 514-TIPS.