A MOTHER who has disappeared with her newborn baby and partner may have been seen in Colchester two days after they went missing.
Greater Manchester Police believe Constance Marten may have been seen near to Harwich International Port on Saturday at 9am and then in Colchester about an hour later.
The police are appealing for Ms Marten, who was wrapped in a large red scarf at the Harwich Port sighting, to make contact and seek medical assistance.
Detectives believe neither she nor the baby have been assessed by medical professionals.
Ms Marten, Mark Gordon and the child have been missing since their vehicle broke down near junction four of the M61, near Bolton, Lancashire, on Thursday evening.
The latest believed sightings in north Essex are 200 miles away from the scene of the breakdown.
A Greater Manchester Police spokesman said: “Evidence suggests that Constance has very recently given birth and neither her or the baby have been assessed by medical professionals.
“Officers are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of the newborn 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.”
Mr Gordon is described as wearing dark clothing while Ms Marten, who has a southern accent, was wearing a burgundy coat. The baby was swaddled.
A public appeal from chief superintendent Michaela Kerr, previously 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 newborn 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."
Anyone with any information should call 999 and quote incident 2657 of January 5.
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