Victoria Taylor: Sisters of missing mum issue 7 heartbreaking words as search continues

The sisters of mum have shared their agony in a heartbreaking seven-word statement.

Speaking as , the siblings, Emma and Heidi, said: "We currently feel sick, distraught and lost." Their grief comes as there have been no confirmed sightings of Vicky, 34, since .

A number of the mum of one's personal possessions have been found close to the River Derwent in Malton, North Yorkshire, but a search planned there today by volunteers - mostly strangers - .

Speaking previously, Emma and Heidi had said: "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."

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The statement added: "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 so if people are out searching for Vixx, then please do not put yourself at risk."

Extensive searches by officers and drones have been carried out, including the use of divers, and a CCTV still has been released of Vicky at a garage in Malton on Monday morning. It was recorded two hours after she was last seen at her home she shares with fiancé Matthew Grant Williams and their two-year-old daughter. The couple got engaged in December 2021, it is understood.

The missing woman has been described as white, approximately 5ft 6 inches, and was last seen wearing blue jeans, a black Adidas original puffer jacket with white stripes down the sleeves, a grey Jack Wills hooded jumper and she was carrying a salmon/pink Vans backpack. She is originally from Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, but there has been no suggestion she has returned to the town.

Inspector Martin Dennison, of North Yorkshire Constabulary, said on Thursday: "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. Our officers have specialist training and equipment, and they are used to working in various terrains.

"If you do have any information which can help with the search then please call us 101. Any immediate sightings should be reported to 999."