Missing Couple and Newborn Baby Spark Urgent Police Hunt
Constance Marten, 35, Mark Gordon, 48, and their newborn child vanished after their car broke down near M61 junction four, Farnworth, Bolton, on Thursday, 5 January. With Constance having just given birth, neither she nor the baby received medical checks.
Last Seen Days Apart in Harwich and Colchester
The trio were spotted again a week later, on Thursday, 12 January, in Harwich and Colchester. Since the initial car breakdown, they have seemingly been on the move with no confirmed medical care for the newborn.
Police Launch Missing Persons Probe
Detective Superintendent Lewis Basford, leading the investigation, expressed deep concerns:
“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 handled the search but handed over the investigation to Essex Police on Monday, 9 January. Officers have carried out multiple inquiries and are urging the public to come forward with any information.
Call to Action: Anonymous Tips Needed
- Essex Police are reviewing hours of footage.
- People can report tips anonymously via 0800 555 111.
- The service ensures complete privacy with no personal data collection or device tracking.
The concern is high as the couple and their baby remain missing, with their last confirmed sightings in East England. Authorities urge anyone with information to speak up to help bring them to safety.
