Missing Victoria Taylor's sisters' heartbreaking pleas as they beg mum to come home

Victoria Taylor, 34, was last seen at her home three days ago in Malton, North Yorkshire, on Monday - but hasn't been in touch with her family since as police search a nearby river

The heartbroken family of a missing mum have urged her to contact them as police divers carry out underwater searches in a nearby river.

Victoria Taylor, 34, was last seen at her home three days ago in Malton, North Yorkshire, on Monday morning around 9am. The mum, who worked as a nurse, is described as being white and approximately 5ft 6-inches in height.

She was last seen dressed in blue jeans, a black Adidas original puffer jacket with white stripes down the sleeves, and a grey Jack Wills hooded jumper. Some of her belongings are also believed to have been found on the river bank that is currently being searched.

Victoria's devastated sisters Emma Worden and Heidi Baker fought back tears as they made a desperate plea for her to come home. "Vicky, just come home. We just want her home. She's got a little baby and her partner. We're just so worried," Emma said. Heidi added: "She's a very popular person. Obviously, she's a nurse and looked after so many people's parents round here."

Police said the public should expect to see an increased presence of officers in Malton as they carry out searches of the River Derwent, which is around 23 miles southwest of Scarborough. They said a specialist underwater search team would be looking along the banks.

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.”

Locals shared their sadness on social media after finding out that Victoria, who is originally from Huddersfield, was missing. One wrote: "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."

Another added: "Prayers for Victoria, hope she is safe first of all and soon home to her daughter and those who love her."