UK police released new sketches of a man they are are seeking in connection with the abduction investigation case of Madeleine McCann, the Huffington Post reported.
The British Metropolitan Police released two new digitally constructed images of the kidnapper, based on interviews with two independent witnesses, who reportedly saw the suspicious-looking man in Praia da Luz, the Portuguese town where McCann had disappeared.
The white man is described to be estimated between 20 and 40 years old with short brown hair and medium-build, according to authorities.
"The time we have now established has given new significance to sighting and movement of people in and around Praia da Luz at the time of Madeleine's disappearance," said Metropolitan Police Inspector Andy Redwood.
"Whilst this man may or may not be the key to unlocking this investigation, tracing and speaking to him is of vital importance to us. This is far from our only line of inquiry and there will be e-fits released of other sightings as well, who we are equally keen to trace. These people were seen on the day of Madeleine's disappearance and the days leading up to it," Redwood added.
The newly-released images released comes a week after authorities said they began examining cell phone records of every number that was used in Praia da Luz at the time McCann disappeared, BBC News reported.
McCann was 3 yaars old in May 2007 when she was abducted while on a trip to Portugal with her parents. Kate and Gerry McCann had been dining with friends at a nearby restaurant at the time of her disappearance.
A re-enactment of the events leading to McCann's abduction is being broadcast Monday on BBC's "Crimewatch" program. The McCann's also sat down for a TV interview.
No solid leads have yet been found in six years, as the Metropolitan Police Service offered a reward for information leading to "the identification, arrest and prosecution of the person or persons responsible for the abduction of the girl," The Huffington Post reported.
"This was a crime that touched the heart of everyone in the country and everyone would like to see it resolved, so I hope Scotland Yard continue with their work and I wish the [police authorities] success," said British Prime Minister David Cameron.
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