Police issue major update on missing mum Victoria Taylor who vanished 10 days ago

Police have released a statement on the investigation into the disappearance of mum Victoria Taylor, who has been missing from her home in Malton, North Yorkshire, for 10 days

Police have shared a significant update on the case of missing mum Victoria Taylor, who was last seen 10 days ago.

The 34 year-old disappeared from her home in Malton, North Yorkshire, leaving her partner Matthew and their young two year old daughter behind on September 30.

She was recorded on CCTV buying a drink at the M&S within the local BP garage on Welham Road at 11.35am that day. Subsequently, Victoria was spotted on CCTV at Malton Bus Station on Railway Street at 11.53am.

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This is the most recent confirmed sighting of her. In the footage, she's seen donning a black Adidas puffer jacket with stripes down the sides, blue jeans, a camouflage cap, and carrying a pink/salmon Vans backpack.

Additionally, she seems to be holding an unidentified item, possibly a bag. Today, Chief Superintendent Fiona Willey, who leads local policing for North Yorkshire Constabulary, stated: "In the last 24 hours, we have also recovered further CCTV footage which shows Victoria walking towards the play park on Riverside Walk at 12.30pm. Various items that belong to Victoria have been recovered from this location."

She continued: "Since receiving the initial report that Victoria is missing, we have made every effort to find her. Previous releases of information made by North Yorkshire Police highlight the scale of enquiries undertaken to date and I would like to reiterate that, based on current information, no indication of any form of third-party involvement has been established. This remains a missing person enquiry," reports the Mirror.

"As with any investigation, we remain open minded and will continue to explore all lines of enquiry. Based on the discovery of Victoria's belongings so close to the water's edge, we must accept the significant possibility that Victoria has entered the River Derwent."

Over the past 10 days, police have undertaken extensive enquiries in the search to find the mum-of-one. The investigation has involved the collection and review of CCTV footage and passive data research.

They have searched key areas of both land and water and interviewed several witnesses.

Family friend Charlotte Cundill set up 'The search for Victoria Taylor' page on Facebook to give updates on the investigation. In the latest post today, she said how much Victoria's daughter and partner "needed" her.

She wrote: "Her baby girl needs her mummy and her partner needs her kind heart back home safe and well."

Charlotte also said that the search will not end until Victoria is found. She wrote: "Day 10, we miss you so much. I think it's safe to say you have touched a lot of hearts within this town. We will not give up until we find you. Your an inspiration to a lot of people and it really does show. Please keep handing posters out, please keep searching (meet up point today is train station between 9 and 9:30) please keep hope. Please stay safe."

And in a heartfelt shout-out to the volunteers searching for Victoria, she expressed her deep gratitude, saying: "Thank you for everything you have all done so far and continue to do. We appreciate you all so much."

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