Search teams combed a section of the River Derwent in Malton, North Yorkshire, for traces of 34-year-old Victoria Taylor.(Image: Lee McLean/SWNS)

Missing Victoria Taylor police search River Derwent for clues as pal issues 7-word vow

Diving teams have searched a river for missing mum Victoria Taylor, 34, who disappeared four days ago. She was was last seen at her home in Malton, North Yorkshire

by · The Mirror

Police officers have been spotted searching a river for a missing mum who was last seen four days ago - as her friend vowed never to give up looking for her.

Search teams combed a section of the River Derwent in Malton, North Yorks, for traces of 34-year-old Victoria Taylor. Victoria was last seen at her home in Malton at 9am on Monday, prompting a huge search operation.

The mum, who is thought to work as a carer, is described as a white woman who is approximately 5ft six inches tall. She was last spotted wearing blue jeans, a black Adidas original puffer jacket with white stripes down the sleeves and a grey Jack Wills hooded jumper.

Marine and Underwater Search Units have searched the banks of the River Derwent for the missing mum( Image: Lee McLean/SWNS)

A Facebook group called 'The search for Victoria Taylor' has been set up and currently has over 3,000 members. Friends and local residents have said they will not give up on searching for Victoria, who is originally from Huddersfield, West Yorks.

One friend said: "Day four searching for Victoria Taylor. We will not give up on you and your family". She added: "The majority of Malton and several other areas are searching for you. I'm praying and hoping each and every day to hear good news. Please everyone, carry on going to the lengths you are to bring my beautiful friend and neighbour home to her gorgeous family. Please go so careful in the process it's looking like another wet day. Let's bring her home."

A friend has vowed that they will 'not give up' until Victoria is found( Image: North Yorkshire Police / SWNS)

Another person posted: "Victoria worked at the care home where my Mum spent her final years. She was a real professional and I always felt my Mum (who was suffering from dementia) was 100% safe when Victoria was on shift. She is a truly lovely person and I pray she is found safe and well soon. My thoughts are with her family."

A different person said: "I don’t know Victoria but I do know she has a beautiful little girl waiting at home. If there is anyone up there with the big man please help her to find her way home."

Police yesterday said the public should expect to see an increased presence of officers in the town of Malton as they carry out searches of the River Derwent. Officers were spotted on Thursday using kayaks to search the river and missing posters have been put up around the market town.

Victoria Taylor, 34, disappeared four days ago( Image: YorkshireLive/MEN Media)

Inspector Leanne Anderson from North Yorkshire Police said: “There are a range of enquiries taking place to try and locate Victoria. This is still a missing person enquiry, and the focus of our activity is within the Malton / Norton area. Extensive searches will take place today and I would urge members of the public in the Malton / Norton areas to remain vigilant and report sightings or pass information to police immediately.”

Police have said any immediate sightings of Victoria should be reported to police on 999. Anyone with any information that could help the search is urged to call 101 and quote reference 12240178710.