Police search for woman missing for three days

UK

Police are searching for a 34-year-old woman who has been missing for three days.

Victoria Taylor was last seen at an address in Malton, North Yorkshire, at 9am on Monday.

Officers say they are growing “increasingly concerned for her welfare”.

Ms Taylor is described as white, approximately 5ft 6in tall and was last seen wearing blue jeans, a black Adidas puffer jacket with white stripes on the sleeves and a grey Jack Wills hooded jumper.

She was also carrying a salmon pink Vans backpack.

North Yorkshire Police said there would be an increased police presence in Malton.

Searches of the riverbanks are being carried out on Wednesday by the force’s specialist underwater search team.

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Inspector Leanne Anderson said there was 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,” she added.

“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 on 101 or 999.”

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