Sisters of missing Victoria Taylor 'feel sick and distraught' as they issue public message

The family of missing Victoria Taylor have issued a statement as the hunt for the 34-year-old continues.

Ms Taylor vanished from her place of residence in Malton, North Yorkshire, on Monday, and since then, several of her belongings have been found in proximity to the River Derwent.

North Yorkshire Police said they have conducted extensive searches, with drone surveillance and divers also deployed. The force released a CCTV image capturing her at a local garage on the morning of her disappearance.

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On Friday, Victoria's sisters Emma and Heidi said in a statement shared with police: "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."

Ms Taylor was reportedly last seen at her Malton home on Monday at 9am, the force said. She is described as a white female, around 5ft 6 inches tall.

When last seen, Ms Taylor was wearing blue jeans, a black Adidas puffer jacket with white stripes on the sleeves, and a grey Jack Wills hooded jumper, carrying a pink Vans backpack.

Police released a CCTV image on Thursday, showing Ms Taylor at a BP garage in the Norton area of Malton at 11.35am on Monday.