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Poignant last photo of missing mother Victoria Taylor posted by her fiance after she disappeared – as police release CCTV images and continue hunt by scouring river near her home


The fiancé of missing mum Victoria Taylor has posted a poignant picture of them together as he anxiously awaits news on her disappearance.

Matthew Williams updated his profile picture on Facebook to show the 34-year-old mum of one in a ‘selfie’ she took while standing in a lift.

The bride-to-be has been missing since Monday after some of her belongings were found discarded on a riverbank.

Police divers have been carrying out a search along a stretch of the River Derwent in Malton, North Yorkshire, near the home she shared with Matthew and their two-year-old daughter.

With the missing person’s search on its fourth day police released a new piece of CCTV footage taken on the day she vanished.

Poignant last photo of missing mother Victoria Taylor posted by her fiance after she disappeared – as police release CCTV images and continue hunt by scouring river near her home

The fiancé of missing mum Victoria Taylor has posted a poignant picture of them together as he anxiously awaits news on her disappearance

CCTV footage shows Victoria Taylor, 34, inside a BP garage wearing a camo hat and a blue Adidas coat

CCTV footage shows Victoria Taylor, 34, inside a BP garage wearing a camo hat and a blue Adidas coat

The footage, taken at 11.35am on Monday at a BP garage on Welham Road in the Norton area of Malton shows the nurse inside.

She is wearing a camo hat and a blue Adidas coat.

The bride-to-be was last seen at her home in the market town at 9am on Monday prompting a huge search operation.

The mother, who is thought to work as a geriatric nurse is white and approximately 5ft six inches tall.

She and Matthew has recently returned from their first holiday together in Majorca. No date had been set for their wedding but her family said her disappearance was ‘out of character’.

Drones have been used in the search while police in kayaks have been seen on the River Derwent. An underwater team have also been involved while others officers have reviewed hours of CCTV from around Malton where Victoria was last seen.

Victoria was last seen at her home in Malton at 9am on Monday prompting a huge search operation

Victoria was last seen at her home in Malton at 9am on Monday prompting a huge search operation

Search teams could be seen combing a section of the River Derwent in Malton, North Yorkshire, for 34-year-old Victoria Taylor

Search teams could be seen combing a section of the River Derwent in Malton, North Yorkshire, for 34-year-old Victoria Taylor

Police officers clambering up a river bank during the search for the missing mother

Police officers clambering up a river bank during the search for the missing mother 

Insp Martin Dennison from North Yorkshire Police said: ‘We are very concerned about Victoria’s whereabouts and, like her family and friends, just want to see her safe and well.

‘I would urge the public to be cautious if looking for Victoria near the river.

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 Yorkshire.

One friend said: ‘Day four searching for Victoria Taylor. We will not give up on you and your family.

‘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.’

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.’

Large numbers of local people have come out to assist with the search

Large numbers of local people have come out to assist with the search 

Police yesterday said the public should expect to see an increased presence of officers in Malton as they carry out searches of the River Derwent

Police yesterday said the public should expect to see an increased presence of officers in Malton as they carry out searches of the River Derwent

Police kayakers on the River Derwent as it weaves through the Malton/Norton area

Police kayakers on the River Derwent as it weaves through the Malton/Norton area 

Police teams hauling kayaks over the mud near the River Derwent

Police teams hauling kayaks over the mud near the River Derwent 

Specialist teams could be seen combing a section of the River Derwent in Malton, North Yorkshire, after some of her belongings were found on a riverbank.

Police yesterday said the public should expect to see an increased presence of officers in Malton as they carry out searches of the River Derwent.

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.’

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.

North Yorkshire Police have been contacted for an updated statement.

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