Madeleine McCann's parents said they "await a breakthrough" in the investigation into finding their daughter.
Today marks the 16th anniversary of Madeleine's disappearance in 2007. She was three-years-old when she disappeared from her bed in a holiday apartment in Praia da Luz, Portugal.
Despite widespread searches and numerous updated appeals, the then three-year-old has never been found. Despite the lack of success, British and Portuguese authorities are still investigating the disappearance.
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Writing on the ‘Official Find Madeleine Campaign’ Facebook page, Kate, from Huyton, and Gerry McCann said it was "hard to find the words" to describe how they feel.
They said: "Still missing…….still very much missed. It is hard to find the words to convey how we feel." The couple also shared a poem by Clare Pollard as they it resonated "strongly" with them.
Kate and Gerry ended the statement with a thank you for support. They said: "The police investigation continues, and we await a breakthrough. Thank you to everyone for your support - it really helps."
German paedophile Christian Brueckner, who was living in a farmhouse close to Praia da Luz in 2007, has been named as the prime suspect. But the 45-year-old, who is serving a jail term in his home country for raping a pensioner in Praia da Luz, denies any involvement.
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