A couple with a newborn baby who disappeared after their car broke down have been 'spotted'.
Constance Marten and Mark Gordon, as well as their infant, vanished after abandoning the vehicle near junction four of the M61, near Bolton, on Thursday (January 5).
Greater Manchester Police believed Ms Marten may have been seen twice in Essex - over 200 miles from the scene of the breakdown.
The first sighting was near Harwich Port on Sunday (January 8) at 9am, and then in Colchester about an hour later.
Police are asking Ms Marten - who was seen draped in a large red scarf during the Harwich Port sighting - to make contact and seek medical help for both her and her baby.
GMP said: “Evidence suggests that Constance has very recently given birth, and neither her nor the baby have been assessed by medical professionals.
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“With it being three days now, 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 was described as wearing dark clothing, while Ms Marten, who has a southern accent, was wearing a burgundy coat.
The baby was wrapped in cloth.
GMP’s head of public protection, 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.
"I would also like to appeal to members of the public, not just in Bolton but across Greater Manchester and beyond.
“If you have any information about this family’s whereabouts, please do nothing more than contact emergency services.
"GMP can be contacted via live chat on our website or 999. Even the most minor detail might help us keep this mum and baby safe.”
Police appealed for anyone with information to contact GMP on 999 quoting 2657 05/01/23 or via gmp.police.uk.
