Day 2792 Wednesday 24 December 2014 to Day 2917 Tuesday 28 April 2015 No Update

Day 2792 Wednesday 24 December 2014
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Day 2917 Tuesday 28 April 2015 No Update

Day 2791: 23 December 2014 Tuesday Madeleine Beth McCann, Christmas, 2014

DECEMBER 2014

 

Day 2791: 23 December 2014 Tuesday Madeleine Beth McCann 

Christmas, 2014  

 

MERRY CHRISTMAS to all of our supporters.

 

Once again we have been amazed this year by the support we continue to have for our search for Madeleine - and opening the hundreds of Christmas cards has once again been a truly humbling experience. The warmth, kindness and commitment to never forget has precipitated more than a few happy tears! Thank you.

 

 

It's hard to ignore that 'here we are again' feeling at this time of year, still with no idea where our daughter is or of what's happened. What we can say is that our resolve to find out, as well as the hope which has always been present, has not lessened. In addition it's very apparent that the determination of the Metropolitan Police remains steadfast, in spite of the persistent challenges they face.

 

No matter where she is, Madeleine will, as always, be very much with us and our family this Christmas.   

Thank you for holding her in your hearts too.  

Kate and Gerry

 

Day 2597 Thursday 12 June 2014 to Day 2790 Monday 22 December 2014, No Update

Day 2597 Thursday 12 June 2014 to Day 2790 Monday 22 December 2014,

No Update

Email 20/12/2014

 

Day 2596: 11 June 2014 Wednesday, Madeleine Beth McCann, Update from Operation Grange

JUNE 2014 

 

Day 2596: 11 June 2014 Wednesday, Madeleine Beth McCann  

Updates

11 June, 2014 - Statement from Gerry and Kate 

We are very pleased that significant activity has taken place in Praia da Luz over the last 8 days with police officers and support teams from the UK working closely with the Policia Judicial and the Guarda Nacional Republicana.

 

We are further encouraged that, despite the intensive searches, no trace of Madeleine has been found and this reinforces our belief that she could still be alive.

 

As parents of a missing child, we have always wanted all reasonable lines of enquiry to be followed and it is gratifying to know that a substantial amount of work will take place over the coming months with close cooperation of the British and Portuguese authorities.

 

We would like to thank all those involved for their efforts and the members of the public who have come forward with information. 

Gerry and Kate 

 

11 June, 2014 - Update from Operation Grange

 

Operation Grange officers working alongside experts in their field from around the UK, the Policia Judicial and the Guarda Nacional Republicana today, Wednesday 11 June completed an eight day period of work searching specific areas of land in Praia da Luz.

 

At this time no evidence relating to Madeleine McCann has been identified. However it has given us an essential understanding of the activity on and people that have used this piece of land.

 

This was the first phase of this major investigation which has been agreed with the Portuguese following the four International Letters of Request submitted to date. More activity has been agreed and we expect that to commence shortly. In addition further requests are being compiled and will be submitted in due course.

 

The decision to search the “horse shoe” shaped piece of waste ground to the west of Praia da Luz and other sites was as a specific result of the UK’s investigation work to date.

 

The total area of land searched and surveyed was of approximately 60,000 sq metres and included all utilities, drainage channels and derelict buildings. 41 ground anomalies were identified initially by both aerial survey and ground analysis which were then investigated fully. These included three outside of the original area.

 

This deployment which was the largest ever undertaken by UK police overseas in a case of this type, highlighted the effective nature of the assistance given by the Portuguese authorities, for which the investigation team and family are very grateful.

 

The media’s understanding and co-operation following Assistant Commissioner Rowley’s pre deployment briefing has also been noted and appreciated.

 

There is still a substantial amount of work yet to be completed in the coming weeks and months, which again should be viewed as no more than normal operational activity in a case of this size and complexity. This recent work is part of ensuring that all lines of enquiry are progressed in a systematic manner and covers just the one hypothesis that she was killed and buried locally. This is the same as would be done in the UK for a murder or high risk missing person enquiry. The scientific support staff involved were there to provide the highest level of assurance that this area was searched to the highest possible standards.

Day 2562 Thursday 08 May 2014 to Day 2595 Tuesday 10 June 2014, No Update

Day 2562 Thursday 08 May 2014 to Day 2595 Tuesday 10 June 2014,

No Update 

[12 May 2014 Madeleine Beth McCann 11^th birthday]

Day 2561: 07 May 2014 Wednesday, Madeleine Beth McCann, Media Interference

Day 2561: 07 May 2014 Wednesday, Madeleine Beth McCann 

 

7th of May, 2014. We are devastated with the way the media has behaved over the last couple of days in relation to our daughter’s case. 

 

Updates

7th of May 2014 - Media Interference 

We are dismayed with the way the media has behaved over the last couple of days in relation to our daughter’s case.

 

There is an on-going, already challenging, police investigation taking place and media interference in this way not only makes the work of the police more difficult, it can potentially damage and destroy the investigation altogether – and hence the chances of us finding Madeleine and discovering what has happened to her. As Madeleine’s parents, this just compounds our distress. We urge the media to let the police get on with their work and please show some respect and consideration to Madeleine and all our family.

 

Thank you.

 

Gerry and Kate

Day 2557 Saturday 03 May 2014 to Day 2560 Tuesday 06 May 2014, No Update

Day 2557 Saturday 03 May 2014 to Day 2560 Tuesday 06 May 2014,


No Update

Day 2556: 02 May 2014 Monday, Madeleine Beth McCann, 3rd May 2014 - Seventh Anniversary Since Madeleine’s Abduction

MAY 2014

 

Day 2556: 02 May 2014 Monday, Madeleine Beth McCann 

Updates 

3rd May 2014 - Seventh Anniversary Since Madeleine’s Abduction

Seven years without our daughter, seven years without a big sister for Sean and Amelie. Sometimes we feel totally stuck for words. A lot of the time there are no words. Our situation seems as unbelievable as it did that very first night without Madeleine.

 

Whenever I find myself becoming paralysed with disbelief, unease, frustration or sadness, I have to refocus my mind on the positives, of which there are many.

 

The Metropolitan Police force continue to make encouraging progress in their investigation with new evidence being uncovered, fresh information coming in to the inquiry following appeals and subsequently, links being made between people and events. We are hugely grateful to the general public for continuing to support the investigation, especially those who have found the courage to come forward with information despite difficult circumstances. Whilst the MPS are cautiously optimistic of beginning enquiries on the ground in Portugal in the near future, we really hope that this will turn into a concerted effort from the Portuguese authorities as we know there is still a lot to do. Working together is key to the progress of the investigation and a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) could provide a more streamlined way of working with less bureaucracy. It may be seven years since we last saw Madeleine but the passing of further weeks and months as a result of unnecessary delays and barriers are not only frustrating, they are incredibly distressing. Each day without Madeleine and each day of not knowing is another day too many, regardless of how much time has already gone by.

 

May is an important month for all missing children and their families worldwide with May 25th being International Missing Children’s Day. This May is particularly special in the UK as a new enhanced Child Rescue Alert (CRA) system (to help find abducted and missing children in serious danger) is to be launched by the charity Missing People and the National Crime Agency. This system (based on the highly effective ‘Amber Alert’ in the USA) I believe, will help to save the lives of abducted children and ease the suffering faced by their families. It’s a very exciting step forward.

 

Throughout the whole month, the charity Missing People are running a ‘Forget-Me-Not’ campaign with several different ways for the public to get involved to help find missing children. One really important and simple way you can get on board is by signing up to the Child Rescue Alert. By registering, you will receive an alert with relevant information, by text or email, when a child is abducted in your area. This way you can join the search immediately and play a vital role in helping to find a child in danger. Please take a minute to visit www.childrescuealert.org.uk and sign up today. There are several other ways to help too – Take a look on www.missingpeople.org.uk.

 

It goes without saying, but needs to be said….We are grateful beyond words for the continued and unwavering commitment, help and love from all our faithful supporters. Thank you SO much for keeping Madeleine in your hearts.

 

 

SEVEN YEARS.

STILL MISSING.

STILL MISSED.

NEVER FORGOTTEN.

THANK YOU.

Kate

Day 2456 Wednesday 22 January 2014 to Day 2555 Thursday 01 May 2014, No Update

Day 2456 Wednesday 22 January 2014 to Day 2555 Thursday 01 May 2014,

No Update

Day 2455: 21 January 2014 Tuesday, Madeleine Beth McCann, Unidentified People of Interest to the Inquiry

Day 2455: 21 January 2014 Tuesday, Madeleine Beth McCann

 

Unidentified People of Interest to the Inquiry  

Campaign

Contact Us  

Have you seen these men? Do you know who they might be?

 

These two pictures show a man carrying a child away from the family's apartment. This sighting was seen by a witness at 21:15 on the evening of Thursday, May 3rd, 2007. 

 

Based or more recent information, the Metropolitan Police now believe this man may represent a guest at the Ocean Club who was carrying his daughter back to their apartment. However as it is not possible to be certain that these two men are actually the same person, if you have seen this man in the pictures or suspect who it may be, please contact the Metropolitan Police's OPERATION GRANGE on 0207 321 9251 (0044 207 321 9251 from outside the UK) or Operation.Grange@met.pnn.police.uk and/or the Find Madeleine team on +44 845 838 4699 or investigation@findmadeleine.com. 

 

The picture shows a man that was seen several times by different witnesses during the days leading up to Madeleine's abduction on May 3rd 2007. He was described as ugly with pock-marked skin and was said to be watching the family's apartment intently. 

 

If either of these men appear familiar to you in some way, please contact our investigation team as soon as possible

Day 2445 Saturday 11 January 2014 to Day 2454 Monday 20 January 2014, No Update

Day 2445 Saturday 11 January 2014 to Day 2454 Monday 20 January 2014,

No Update

Day 2444: 10 January 2014 Friday, Madeleine Beth McCann, Online Store

JANUARY 2014

Day 2444: 10 January 2014 Friday, Madeleine Beth McCann

 

Online Store 

 

You can access our online store via direct link at: http://shop.findmadeleine.com or below. 

 

Welcome to the Find Madeleine Online Store

 

Fortunately, there are many cases of abducted children being found and returned to their families - even after long periods of time. The vital piece of information that leads to a happy and longed-for reunion is usually thanks to a caring and vigilant member of the general public, often recognising a face from a poster.

 

Largest donations £50 & £100 edited to

Largest donations £49.99 & 99.99

Day 2422 Thursday 19 December 2013 to Day 2443 Thursday 09 January 2014. No Update

Day 2422 Thursday 19 December 2013 to Day 2443 Thursday 09 January 2014.
No Update

 

[Monday 06 January 2014 Entry page changed back to suspects images]

Day 2421: 18 December 2013 Wednesday, Madeleine Beth McCann, Christmas 2013

DECEMBER 2013

 

Day 2421: 18 December 2013 Wednesday, Madeleine Beth McCann 

Entry page and update

Christmas 2013  

This year seems to have passed particularly quickly - a sign undoubtedly of a very busy year. It would still be a comfort if we could slow time just a little. Thankfully however there have been some very positive aspects with regards to Madeleine. The Metropolitan police review becoming an investigation and more recently, the reopening of the case in Portugal. We are incredibly relieved and buoyed by these developments and continue to hope for further collaboration in the near future with the possibility of a JIT (joint investigation team) between Portugal and the UK to enhance the search for our dear daughter.  

 

Once again we would like to thank all our supporters for their commitment to Madeleine and their ongoing support of our efforts. Please spare a thought and prayer for all families similar to ours who will be unable to share this Christmas with a special loved one. 

 

We wish you a wonderful Christmas and a happy and peaceful 2014.

 

Kate xx

Day 2367: Friday 25 October 2013 to Day 2420: Tuesday 17 December 2013, No Update

Day 2367: Friday 25 October 2013 to Day 2420: Tuesday 17 December 2013, No Update

 

[16 November 2013 The online store and the PayPal donation button been removed from the Find Madeleine site.]

Day 2366: 24 October 2013 Thursday, Madeleine Beth McCann

Day 2366: 24 October 2013 Thursday, Madeleine Beth McCann 

 

Updates Thursday, 24 October 2013

 

We are very pleased that the investigation to find our missing daughter Madeleine has officially been reopened in Portugal. We hope that this will finally lead to her being found and the discovery of who is responsible for this crime.

 

We once again urge any member of the public who may have information relating to Madeleine's abduction to contact the police in Portugal or the UK.

 

Please be patient and respect the work of the police as they endeavour to find the answers we so desperately need. In particular, we request that the media consider carefully Madeleine’s safety and the integrity of the investigation in their reporting.

 

Thank you for your understanding and support. 

Gerry and Kate

 

Gerry and Kate will not be giving any comments regarding the progress of the investigation unless there is a significant breakthrough.

Day 2358: Wednesday 16 October 2013 to Day 2365: 23 October 2013 Wednesday, No Update

Day 2358: Wednesday 16 October 2013 to Day 2365: 23 October 2013 Wednesday,

No Update

Day 2357: 15 October 2013 Tuesday, Madeleine Beth McCann

OCTOBER 2013

Day 2357: 15 October 2013 Tuesday, Madeleine Beth McCann

 

HAVE YOU SEEN THESE PEOPLE?

 

Home Page

Are any of these men you?

 

Were you in Praia da Luz on or around 3rd May 2007, but have not yet spoken to the police?

 

Were you a victim of a previously unreported crime, in particular a burglary or approached by a charity collector in this area?

 

The investigation team need to identify and speak to these people. Please contact the Operation Grange team immediately.

 

Operation Grange

0207 321 9251 (in the UK)

+44 207 321 9251 (non-UK)

 

or

 

Operation.Grange@met.pnn.police.uk

 

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Crime watch video link 

 

 

Day 2193: Friday 03 May 2013 to Day 2356: Wednesday 14 October 2013, No Update

 

Day 2193: Friday 03 May 2013 to Day 2356: Wednesday 14 October 2013,

No Update


(Madeleine Beth McCann 10^th birthday 12 May 2013)

Day 2192: 02 May 2013 Thursday, Madeleine Beth McCann

MAY 2013

Day 2192:  02 May 2013 Thursday, Madeleine Beth McCann

 

Updates Thursday, 2 May, 2013

 

SIX YEARS. I don't think we are the only ones who find this hard to believe.  

 

It's difficult to know what to write as each year passes, still without news of Madeleine. In many ways, nothing's changed. We still worry about her, we miss her as much as we ever did, we remain as determined as ever to find her and to know what has happened. 

 

The one thing that has progressed significantly over the last year is the work of the Metropolitan Police. We remain greatly encouraged by their work and the many things they have managed to uncover so far. Their commitment and increasing determination parallels our own and brings us great comfort and reassurance. We continue to hope and pray that the Met working with the Portuguese Authorities will lead to a significant breakthrough. We need to find Madeleine and bring some peace to our family.  

 

In the early days, Gerry remarked that we weren't sure whether this journey would be a sprint or a marathon. It's been much, much more than a marathon (I'm qualified to say that now!) We really appreciate how lucky we have been to be surrounded by such fabulous support for so long. Thank you to all our supporters for being there alongside us and for never forgetting about Madeleine. We're here for the long haul, for as long as it takes. Thank you for being there too.

 

 

And finally, a special 'thank you' to everybody who sponsored me to run the London marathon recently. Your kind donations, which have now amounted to more than £21,000 (fantastic!) will allow the charity, Missing People, to continue the search for many missing children and vulnerable adults, as well as provide essential support for their families. Your compassion and generosity will help to ease the suffering of many people. Thank you. 

Kate

Day 2060: 22 December 2012 Saturday to Day 2191: Wednesday 01 May 2013, No Update

Day 2060: 22 December 2012 Saturday to Day 2191: Wednesday 01 May 2013,

No Update

 

[Day 2178: 19 April 2013 Friday On line shop update]

 

Day 2059: 21 December 2012 Friday, Madeleine Beth McCann

DECEMBER 2012

 

Day 2059: 21 December 2012 Friday, Madeleine Beth McCann
 

UPDATE: DECEMBER 2012

 

As we approach the end of another year, we’d like to thank everyone again for their amazing support.

It is both heart-warming and reassuring to know that after all this time Madeleine still remains in so many people’s hearts and minds.

 

This solidarity and commitment gives us great hope. Thank you.

 

The Metropolitan Police Review of all the material in the inquiry has been underway for over eighteen months.

 

We have been really impressed and greatly encouraged by the work which has been done and its findings to date which are revealing there are definitely many stones yet to turn. We continue to wait and hope that the Portuguese authorities will agree to reopen the case so that the many lines of enquiry can be investigated. As Madeleine’s parents, we won’t be able to rest until we know that all that can be feasibly done to find her, and the person who took her, has been done.

 

 

In the meantime, we will continue to do all that we can to aid the search for our daughter and assist the Review process.  

 

This year, Madeleine’s Fund has paid for: 

 

1. A 24 hour, 7 day a week telephone line to receive and capture information from around the world which may assist the investigation 

 

2. A small investigation team, including a Portuguese speaker to help with the above and with campaign activities. 

 

 

Since March 2012 independent ‘physical’ investigation of lines of enquiry by our team has been put on hold whilst the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) Review progresses. This has been to avoid duplication (and thereby unnecessary expenditure) and to prevent the risk of compromising any work, albeit unintentionally, carried out by the MPS. The private investigation team employed by the Fund continue to cooperate and work with the Metropolitan Police as and when necessary.

 

 

3. Part-time administrative support to aid the investigation and campaign to find Madeleine (campaign coordinator and media liaison) 

 

4. The awareness-raising campaign to ensure that Madeleine is not forgotten and to encourage the general public to remain vigilant. This has included the running of the Find Madeleine website.

 

 

5. Assistance from a specialist Portuguese communications agency to ensure that our message is communicated as widely and accurately as possible in Portugal, where support and help to find Madeleine is especially needed.

 

We are very aware that without public help it will be virtually impossible to find Madeleine. It would have been incredibly difficult for us to have maintained a search for her this long without such support, including donations to the Fund. Due to the sales of my book, ‘Madeleine’, the financial position of the Fund has significantly improved from a year and a half ago so we would like to reiterate our gratitude to everybody who bought the book. This has helped the search in more ways than one. Whilst fund expenditure has decreased over the past six months (due to a reduction in investigation spending as outlined in point 2) the Directors feel it is important that the fund maintains reasonable reserves so that the search for Madeleine can be resumed quickly should the MPS review not lead to a reopening of the case in Portugal. We desperately hope of course that the official investigation to find Madeleine will be reopened – and soon – as we still believe this is probably our best chance of finding our little girl.

 

 

Despite becoming stronger in ourselves and being able to create as special a Christmas as possible for our children, this time of year will never be as it should without Madeleine. Whilst Gerry and I think it constantly, Sean and Amelie now vocalise it, especially when doing something really nice like putting up the decorations….”If only Madeleine was here too…”

 

 

• If you know what has happened to Madeleine, or where she might be now, please, please do the right thing: Find the compassion and courage and let us know. Thank you.  

 

This past weekend we sat and opened the many, many Christmas cards which have been sent to us, at what is now our sixth Christmas without Madeleine. The majority were from people we have never met. It was once again a very humbling yet totally uplifting experience. We are deeply touched by the thoughtfulness and compassion which we continue to experience and for the love and hope which shine through for Madeleine. Thank you so much. It means such a lot - and helps us immensely. 

 

MERRY CHRISTMAS to all of our supporters. We wish you a festive period full of laughter, warmth and friendship – and hope for a special 2013. 

Kate

Day 2038: 30 November 2012 Friday to Day 2058: 20 December 2012 Thursday, No Update

Day 2038: 30 November 2012 Friday to Day 2058: 20 December 2012 Thursday,

No Update

Day 2037: 29 November 2012 Thursday, Madeleine Beth McCann

NOVEMBER 2012

Day 2037: 29 November 2012 Thursday, Madeleine Beth McCann

 

Updates 29 November, 2012

I welcome Lord Leveson's report today and hope it will mark the start of a new era for our press in which it treats those in the news responsibly, with care and consideration.

 

Needless to say, more time will be needed to read, digest and understand all the implications of the report but my initial impressions are positive (assuming implementation). 

 

Some important points are worth labouring, especially when there is an element of scaremongering (intentional or otherwise) through the use of misleading language: 

 

We, and the other core participant victims, are all totally in favour of freedom of speech. Nobody is advocating a loss of this basic human right. But freedom of speech does not equate to freedom to slander. 

 

None of us want, or is requesting, a government-controlled press. We want a free press but one which is responsible, accountable and independently regulated. This is not a big ask. The press can do a lot of good -we’ve experienced this. But it can also destroy lives -and we’ve had a more than a fair share of that too. Any professional organisation or industry which has the potential to do harm should be accountable for its actions. Why should the media be exempt from this? Ensuring responsible journalism and accountability is paramount.

 

It is important to keep in mind what the Leveson Inquiry is about. We gave evidence to the inquiry last year because we don’t want anyone else to suffer as we, our family and the search for our missing daughter did at the hands of our press. It is this need to prevent such harm to others in the future that has driven the core participant victims to assist the inquiry. We need a system such as that recommended by Lord Leveson to have any hope of achieving this.

 

Legislative underpinning is not statutory regulation and implementation of such is quite some way from ‘crossing the Rubicon’.

 

I hope the Prime Minister, like the other party leaders, will embrace Lord Leveson’s report and act swiftly to ensure activation of his recommendations within an acceptable and clearly defined time-scale.  

 

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Lord Leveson and the legal team for their colossal efforts throughout the inquiry to date. I truly hope it will lead to an historic and more importantly, crucial achievement for all in our society. 

Kate

Day 1968: 21 September 2012 Friday to Day 2036: 28 November 2012 Wednesday, No Update

Day 1968: 21 September 2012 Friday to Day 2036: 28 November 2012 Wednesday,

No Update

Day 1967: 20 September 2012 Thursday, Madeleine Beth McCann

Day 1967: 20 September 2012 Thursday, Madeleine Beth McCann 

 

Updates

20 September, 2012

Thank you to everybody who has supported our summer campaign again. By displaying the new poster, car sticker or luggage tag of Madeleine, awareness of her plight is maintained, as is our appeal to the general public to keep looking for her.

 

We are constantly thinking of new ways to improve our search for Madeleine: we don’t know what it will be, or what it will take to bring us that vital call. It may even turn out to be a simple case of ‘the right place at the right time’ which is why we need to persevere in our efforts and to keep prompting people.

 

The Metropolitan Police are continuing with the investigative review and we are really encouraged by their work. We continue to hope that the case will be re-opened in Portugal in the near future so that the investigation to find our daughter can be resumed.

 

The nationwide campaign that I’ve been involved in, as part of my ambassadorial role for the charity ‘Missing People’, is now in its tenth week. This campaign has been possible thanks to the generous help of the Outdoor Media Centre and its members in partnership with the team at Missing People. Images of missing children and adults have been displayed on huge billboards in many cities throughout the UK, appealing to the general public for help. Already many vulnerable have been found since the campaign started which is obviously fantastic news. Thank you to everyone who has supported this initiative and responded to these appeals. Your help is invaluable. (More updates in due course)

 

We continue to feel humbled but at the same time buoyed by the amount of support we still receive from so many people. It helps us enormously and undoubtedly helps our search for Madeleine too. Thank you. 

Kate

Day 1961: 14 September 2012 Saturday to Day 1966: 19 September 2012 Wednesday, No Update

Day 1961: 14 September 2012 Saturday to Day 1966: 19 September 2012 Wednesday,

No Update

Day 1960:13 September 2012 Thursday, Madeleine Beth McCann, Online Store

SEPTEMBER 2012


Day 1960:13 September 2012 Thursday, Madeleine Beth McCann

 

Online Store

We have updated our online store to make it easier to purchase items to help in the search for Madeleine. Please let us know if you come across any issues when ordering. 

 

Thank you for everything you do to help us in the search.

 

Day 1892: 07 July 2012 Saturday to Day 1959: 12 September 2012 Wednesday, No Update

Day 1892: 07 July 2012 Saturday to Day 1959: 12 September 2012 Wednesday,

No Update

Day 1891: 06 July 2012 Friday, Madeleine Beth McCann, New video released. Please watch and share

JULY 2012

Day 1891: 06 July 2012 Friday, Madeleine Beth McCann

 

New video released. Please watch and share.   Link

 

Thank you for not giving up on Madeleine

Madeleine is still missing and we continue to need your help in finding her. Thank you for not giving up on her and continuing the search.

Day 1873: 18 June 2012 Monday to Day 1890 : 05 July 2012 Thursday, No Update

Day 1873: 18 June 2012 Monday to Day 1890 : 05 July 2012 Thursday,

No Update

Day 1872: 17 June 2012 Sunday. Madeleine Beth McCann, Find Madeleine Team

 

JUNE 2012

Day 1872: 17 June 2012 Sunday. Madeleine Beth McCann  

 

Find Madeleine Team

 

Investigations Line +44 845 838 4699

 

Since the Metropolitan Police began their review of Madeleine’s case in May 2011, thankfully the demands on ourselves and our investigators have reduced. However we still have (and need!) a small team of very committed and experienced people working hard to help us find Madeleine and others available to step in and assist should the need arise.

 

 

The 24-hour ‘hotline’ for people to call with information is still functioning on 0845 838 4699 for people who would prefer to contact us directly.

 

 

 

 Along with a campaign coordinator and translators/interpreters, the team has several individuals with invaluable marketing, advertising and I.T. skills who help with the general campaign to find Madeleine.

 

 Of course probably the biggest and most valuable resource we have in our search for Madeleine is the eyes, ears and minds of the general public. Thank you to everyone who has, and continues to help us with our efforts to find her. Please keep going!

Day 1850: 26 May 2012 Saturday to Day 1871 : 16 June 2012 Saturday, No Update

Day 1850: 26 May 2012 Saturday to Day 1871 : 16 June 2012 Saturday
No Update

Day 1849: 25 May 2012 Friday. Madeleine Beth McCann , International Missing Children’s Day

Day 1849: 25 May 2012 Friday. Madeleine Beth McCann  

 

Updates  
 

Friday, 25th May, is International Missing Children’s Day (IMCD)– a day to remember the many thousands of children who go missing every year from all around the world.

 

We hope that this date will become ingrained in people’s minds as we work together to tackle this vast and devastating problem.

 

This year in the UK, IMCD has been marked by the launch of two highly valuable initiatives:

 

 

 1. The charity ‘Missing People’  (www.missingpeople.org.uk) have launched a new single telephone number, 116 000, as the number to call for advice, help and support if you, or your loved one go missing. It is free, available 24 hours a day and confidential.  

 

(NB: To report a missing child, call 999)

 

2. The ‘Child Exploitation and Online Protection’ centre (CEOP; www.ceop.police.uk ) in association with 'Parents & Abducted Children together’ (PACT; www.pact-online.org ) have launched a brand new version of the MissingKids website, www.missingkids.co.uk . This website includes information and appeals about the many missing children, in or from the UK, and enables law enforcement agencies to disseminate data and photographs of these children worldwide. The website is an important tool for finding missing children and reuniting them with their families.

 

Our appeal to you:

 

Every year in the UK alone, more than a quarter of a million people are reported missing. An estimated 140,000 are children. Behind every missing child or adult case is a family suffering immensely through heartache and confusion.

 

 Please remember the new number, 116 000. Store it in your mobile phone and pass it on to others. One day, you might just need it, and then it will be a lifeline.

 

Visit www.missingkids.co.uk  and circulate the web address to your contacts. Please spend ten minutes looking through the different pictures of missing children on the website. It has been estimated that one missing child in seven (1 in 7!) is found because a member of the general public has recognised them after seeing their photograph. Every one of us can make a difference.

 

And finally, thank you to the Government, the charities and organisations, the businesses and the general public for helping to raise awareness, providing critical resources and for joining the search. Let’s keep it going!

Kate