Police begin underwater searches for missing woman
Victoria Taylor has been missing from her home in Malton since Monday, police say
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Underwater searches are being carried out by police investigating the disappearance of a woman who has not been seen for three days.
Victoria Taylor, 34, was last seen at her home address in Malton at about 09:00 BST on Monday, according to North Yorkshire Police.
Insp Leanne Anderson said "extensive searches", including on riverbanks, were being carried out, and "the focus of our activity is within the Malton and Norton area".
Insp Anderson asked anyone with information about Ms Taylor's whereabouts to get in touch, adding: "There are a range of inquiries taking place to try and locate Victoria. This is still a missing person inquiry."
Ms Taylor was described by police as white and about 5ft 6in (1.7m) tall.
She was last seen wearing blue jeans and a black Adidas puffa jacket with white stripes down the sleeves.
She was also wearing a grey Jack Wills hooded jumper and she was carrying a salmon or pink Vans backpack, police said.
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