The search for Vitoria Figueiredo Barreto, a 30-year-old psychologist, continues as Essex Police announce the discovery of a laptop thought to belong to her. She was reported missing on March 4 after last being seen with a friend at Essex University the day prior. Her disappearance has raised concerns and prompted an intensive search by the police.

Vitoria made a 30-minute bus journey from Wivenhoe to Brightlingsea on March 3, and CCTV footage captured an individual, possibly her, jumping over a fence into a boatyard shortly after midnight on March 4. The police have urged the public for information that could assist in locating her, highlighting the urgent nature of the situation given the time elapsed since her disappearance.

The recovery of the laptop adds another layer to the investigation as authorities work to gather more evidence and insights into her last known movements. Police are continuing their efforts in both search operations and public outreach to resolve the case and ensure Vitoria's safe return.