THE family of missing Victoria Taylor say they “feel sick and lost” – as a new photo of the mum with her brother has been released.
The 34-year-old has been missing from her home in Malton, North Yorkshire, for five days, with a major search launched involving police and the general public.
North Yorkshire PoliceVictoria Taylor with her brother[/caption]
FacebookVictoria was last seen on Monday morning[/caption]
ITVVictoria’s sisters Emma Worden (left) and Heidi Baker at the scene[/caption]
North Yorkshire PoliceThe 34-year-old was spotted on CCTV at a BP garage the day she went missing[/caption]
SWNSCops searching the River Derwent[/caption]
Her belongings were found earlier this week on the bank of the River Derwent, leading to specialist teams focusing on the area.
Witnesses spotted her on Commercial Street on the morning she disappeared and police released CCTV of her in a nearby BP garage – though her other movements are unclear.
Today, Victoria’s sisters Emma and Heidi have said in a statement: “We currently feel sick, distraught and lost following the disappearance of Vixx, but we are trying to focus on the children in the family to maintain a sense of routine at this difficult time.
“We would like to thank all the emergency services and volunteers who have assisted in the search for Vixx so far.
“The wider local community has also rallied around, and we are eternally grateful for the support that they have given to us, Vixx’s family.
“The police have told us that searches will continue over the weekend for which we are grateful.
“The water is challenging at the moment due to the recent weather so if people are out searching for Vixx, then please do not put yourself at risk.”
PARTNER’S PLEA
It comes after her fiancé Matthew spoke to the Sun pleading with Victoria to come home.
Speaking outside the couple’s home this afternoon, while cradling their two-year-old daughter Nancy in his arms, he said: “Please come home, babe.
“Come home to Nancy and be the mum that you know you are and can still be.”
Matthew broke down in tears as he urged his partner to return home to their daughter.
Struggling to speak and visibly emotional, he said: “She loved this bairn so much and I cannot reiterate how grateful I am for the effort from the local community.
“She has done so much charity work for the local community. She dived out of a plane for Dementia UK and stuff.
“She is so amazing and it breaks my heart that she’s not here.
“All she wanted was to give this bairn the best.
“She didn’t have the best of upbringings and she just wanted to give this one a better one.
“I just hope she comes back.”
Matthew has also revealed he and Victoria are due to wed – but had not yet set a date.
He has updated his Facebook profile picture to a touching black and white snap of the pair.
Timeline of Victoria’s disappearance
Monday (September 30)
9am
Victoria Taylor is last seen at her home in Malton, North Yorkshire.
She is understood to have been going towards the library in Commercial Street.
11.35am
She goes into a BP garage on Welham Road.
Sister Heidi Baker claims she is also seen heading towards the River Derwent at some point.
Tuesday (October 1)
The search efforts for Victoria ramp up, with a police presence in the area she was last seen and a Facebook search group is set up.
Wednesday (October 2)
The search expands to focus on the river after Victoria’s belongings were found on the riverbank.
Drones are spotted at nearby Malton & Norton Golf Club.
Members of the Facebook group arrange to meet at the train station.
Thursday (October 3)
Police release a CCTV image of Victoria at a BP garage at 11.35am on Monday and confirm her belongings were found on the river bank.
Volunteer searchers from the Facebook group arrange to meet outside a pub at 1pm.
The admin of the Facebook page advises searchers not to go near the river, after being warned off by cops.
Friday (October 4)
Victoria’s partner Matthew Williams issues a plea for the “dedicated” mum to come home.
Her sisters then released a statement saying they feel “sick and lost”.
FacebookFriends and family have joined the search[/caption]
FacebookShe had just returned from a holiday with her family[/caption]
FacebookMatthew changed his profile photo to this black and white selfie after Victoria disappeared[/caption]
SWNSSpecialist searchers have been on the river for days[/caption]