Urgent Search for Missing Malton Mother: Community Rallies to Find Victoria Taylor
October 4, 2024Victoria Taylor, a 34-year-old care home worker and mother from Malton, North Yorkshire, has been missing since the morning of September 30, 2024.
She was last seen at her home around 9 AM on that day before heading towards a library after visiting a local Marks and Spencer store.
CCTV footage captured her at a BP garage on Welham Road at 11:35 AM, where she was seen wearing an Adidas puffa jacket and a camouflage print cap.
Since her disappearance, Victoria has not contacted her family or friends, raising significant concerns for her safety.
Her sisters, Emma Worden and Heidi Baker, have made emotional pleas for her to return home, emphasizing her role as a devoted mother and caregiver.
The family has taken to social media, urging anyone with information about Victoria's whereabouts to come forward.
In response to her disappearance, North Yorkshire Police have launched extensive search operations in the Malton/Norton area, including the River Derwent where some of Victoria's belongings were found.
Inspector Martin Dennison of North Yorkshire Police has expressed concern for Victoria's well-being and urged the public to exercise caution while searching near the river.
Community efforts are also underway, with a Facebook group titled 'The Search for Victoria Taylor' gathering over 3,000 members to coordinate search efforts.
Friends and supporters are rallying the community, sharing heartfelt messages and urging them not to lose hope despite the ongoing search.
The police have encouraged the public to report any sightings or information regarding Victoria by calling 999 for urgent sightings or 101 for other information.
Concerns have also been raised about Victoria's phone, which now goes straight to voicemail, indicating a lack of communication since her disappearance.
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The Independent • Oct 2, 2024
Family ‘worried sick’ as police divers search river for missing care home workerExpress.co.uk • Oct 3, 2024
CCTV captures last moment missing mum Victoria Taylor was seen as huge hunt underwayExpress.co.uk • Oct 2, 2024
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