Essex Police Find Laptop Linked to Missing Woman Vitoria Barreto
Essex Police have uncovered a laptop believed to belong to missing woman Vitoria Barreto in Brightlingsea. Her family has been informed and continues to receive support as the investigation heats up.
Family Retraces Vitoria’s Boat Route on Mother’s Day
On Sunday 15 March, Mother’s Day, the Marine Unit took Vitoria’s family on the same boat trip she is believed to have taken in the early hours of 4 March. The search effort is now zeroing in on the Brightlingsea, Bradwell, and Dengie areas.
Focus on Abandoned Boat and Missing Buoy
Police suspect Vitoria unmoored a boat from a Brightlingsea pontoon on the night she disappeared. Her bag was found near Copperas Road on 9 March, shifting search efforts to that spot. The boat was later found drifting near Bradwell-on-Sea — notably missing a horseshoe-shaped buoyancy aid.
Community Calls for Brazilian Flags to Aid Search
Vitoria’s family is urging the Brazilian community across Essex to display Brazilian flags. They hope this show of solidarity will catch Vitoria’s attention and create a safe space for her to come forward.
Police are pleading with the public to stay vigilant. Anyone with sightings or CCTV footage should call 999 immediately.
