Police say there has been another sighting of a mum who went missing with her newborn baby and partner after their car broke down on the motorway. Constance Marten, who is said to have given birth 'very recently', was last seen with the baby's father, Mark Gordon, at about 6.30pm on Thursday.
Their car broke down near junction four of the M61 at Farnworth, Bolton, and the family left the motorway safely on foot. In an update yesterday, police said they believed Constance had been seen in Essex, more than 250 miles away, at about 9am at a port where ferries operate from.
Now GMP say the latest sighting came an hour later, about 20 miles away in Colchester. The new mum or her baby are not believed to have been assessed by medical professionals.
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"With it being three days now, officers are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of the new born baby which is everyone's priority and are asking for Constance and any members of the public who have any information to reach out to ensure they are safe and well," the force said.
"Mark was originally wearing dark clothing and Constance, who has a southern accent, was wearing a burgundy coat. The new born was swaddled.
"Since then officers believe they have seen a sighting of Constance in a red shawl near to Harwich Port in Essex at around 9am yesterday (Saturday 7 January 2023) before the last sighting coming shortly after at around 10am in Colchester. Anyone with information should contact Greater Manchester Police via 999 quoting 2657 05/01/23. GMP can also be contacted via gmp.police.uk.
"Information can also be shared anonymously via the independent charity – Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
GMP's Head of Public Protection, Chief Superintendent Michaela Kerr, previously issued a direct plea to Constance. She said: "As a mum, I would like to make a direct appeal to Constance. Constance, I know this is an exceptionally hard time for you and you are likely feeling scared but I promise that our number one priority is the same as yours – to keep your beautiful new born safe.
"As you know, it’s really important that both you and your baby are assessed by medical professionals as soon as possible so please make contact with emergency services or make your way to your nearest hospital, wherever that may be. I would also like to appeal to members of the public – not just in Bolton but across Greater Manchester and beyond."
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