A close friend of mum has begged internet sleuths to stop "speculating" about the disappearance.
Laura Moran has also asked people to "be kind" as the search for the 34-year-old nurse continues in and around Malton, North Yorkshire. She used a group, which has around 7,000 members - many of them strangers - to share her message and ensure people don't gossip about Vicky, affectionately known as Vixx.
wearing blue jeans, a black Adidas original puffer jacket with white stripes down the sleeves, and a grey Jack Wills hooded jumper. She was later , where she bought a soft drink.
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In a desperate plea, Laura wrote: "The family have requested we share some facts related to Vixx disappearance. Before asking questions, please check this post to see if the answers are there and please try to avoid sharing any speculation.
"We all want the same thing here, to find Vixx and get her home! Thank you everyone for everything you have done so far and continue to do, it's appreciated beyond words.
"Speculation does not help anyone and if it seems an obvious question then the family have already thought it and the family has though it over and over... Remember BE KIND."
The post goes on to state , confirmation the CCTV taken at the petrol garage was of the woman, confirmation she hasn't used a train or a bus, reassurance police will use drones as part of the operation and a reminder searches of the River Derwent will take several days.
But a because further rainfall overnight has left conditions hazardous. Strangers had gathered in Malton preparing to scour the areas around the river, only to be made aware of the severe concerns for their safety.
for , who vanished in similar circumstances in January 2023 in Lancashire. Her case re-emerged in the spotlight this week as , exploring the police investigation and massive public attention.
Vicky, who is , has been described as white, approximately 5ft 6 inches. The disappearance of the nurse, originally from Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, . They made a desperate appeal for their sibling to come home.
Inspector Martin Dennison, of , said on Thursday: "We are very concerned about Victoria's whereabouts and, like her family and friends, just want to see her safe and well.
"I would urge the public to be cautious if looking for Victoria near the river. Our officers have specialist training and equipment, and they are used to working in various terrains.
"If you do have any information which can help with the search then please call us 101. Any immediate sightings should be reported to 999."
