Family members of Vitória Figueiredo Barreto, a Brazilian psychologist who went missing in England, undertook a maritime journey on Sunday to retrace the path she might have taken on the day of her disappearance, March 4. This effort was organized by the Essex Police, who have been investigating her case since she went missing; the police are now looking into potential sightings of Vitória as part of their ongoing inquiries.

The Essex Police also reported the recent discovery of a laptop that they believe may belong to Vitória, further fueling their investigation. Surveillance footage has shown a woman, presumed to be Vitória, using a boat in Brightlingsea in the early hours of March 4, shortly before she was last seen. Additionally, the boat she used was discovered adrift near Bradwell-on-Sea, devoid of a life jacket, raising concerns over her safety and the circumstances of her disappearance.

As concerns linger about her whereabouts, local residents have provided tips and possible sightings to the police, highlighting community involvement in the search for Vitória. The investigation emphasizes the urgency of uncovering the circumstances surrounding her vanishing, as the family hopes for closure in their ongoing ordeal.