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Missing mum Victoria Taylor searchers make 5-word vow after '15 days of pure heartache'

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Desperate searchers looking for mum have today vowed "we will not give up" in their battle.

Charlotte Cundill, one of Ms Taylor's close friends, has this morning again rallied the troops - including strangers - who have been for the 34-year-old mum in the last few weeks.

She posted an emotional message on a public group, designed to orchestrate the volunteer-led hunt for Ms Taylor. It reads: "15 days of pure heartache. We just want to know your [sic] safe, warm and well. These days are going by so fast it's hard to keep up. Your baby girl needs you. We all need you.. Your [sic] so loved. WE WILL NOT GIVE UP!!"

last week beside the River Derwent near Malton, North Yorkshire. The mother of one was last seen at her address in the town on Monday September 30, says. Its officers have carried out "thorough and systematic searches" in the weeks since then.

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Charlotte's desperate Facebook message has been liked by scores on people, including strangers invested in the search. Charlotte also posted a montage of pictures of her close friend. One person replied: "Beautiful tribute but heartbreaking to watch."

Another woman shared: "Praying for you all that you are reconnected very soon. Let’s get you back to your loved ones Vixx." Dozens of people reposted the message on their own timelines to further extend the appeal.

Officers from the force's Underwater Search Team continued to use specialist equipment in the days after Ms Taylor's belongings were found. They scoured the murky river water while teams on land searched areas close to the river for further clues.

Amid the search, . He told reporters: "All she wanted was to give this bairn [their daughter Nancy] the best. She didn't have the best of upbringings and she wanted to give this child a better one. I just hope she comes back."

And : "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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Speaking earlier this month, had vowed to follow up on sightings, review CCTV and speak to key witnesses. Ms Taylor, who is a nurse, was seen on CCTV at 11.35am on Monday September 30 at a BP garage on Welham Road in Norton, where she purchased several items.

Head of local policing, Chief Superintendent Fiona Willey, had said: “We will continue to make every effort to find Victoria and have a dedicated team that are working solely on this missing person search.

"As every day goes on it brings further heartache for Victoria’s family and we will continue to work closely with them. The support which the community of Malton and Norton have shown is uplifting and has helped provide some form of comfort to those who are close to Victoria at this difficult time.

“I would reiterate our previous appeals for information. Any relevant information, no matter how insignificant it might be, may help our enquiries. If you can help, please speak with an officer, or contact us on 101."

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