Constance Marten, 35, Mark Gordon, 48, and their newborn child have gone missing following a car breakdown near M61 junction four, Farnworth, Bolton, on Thursday, 5 January. Constance had recently given birth, and neither she nor the baby received medical checks after the incident.
The family was last seen days apart in Harwich and Colchester on Thursday, 12 January. Since the initial breakdown, they appear to have been moving without any confirmed medical care for the newborn.
Detective Superintendent Lewis Basford, who is leading the investigation, expressed serious concerns about their wellbeing: “It has now been more than a week since Constance and Mark’s car broke down on the M61, and we are growing increasingly worried not only for their welfare but especially that of their newborn child.”
The Metropolitan Police initially managed the search but transferred the investigation to Essex Police on Monday, 9 January. Officers have conducted multiple inquiries and are appealing to the public for any information that could assist in locating the family.
Essex Police are currently reviewing hours of footage and encourage anyone with information to provide anonymous tips by calling 0800 555 111. This service guarantees complete privacy, with no collection of personal data or device tracking.
The concern remains high as the couple and their baby have not been found, with their last confirmed sightings in East England. Authorities urge anyone with knowledge of their whereabouts to come forward to help ensure their safety.
Originally published by UKNIP.
