Mystery as Maine family vanish on camping trip – Jill Sidebotham, Nicholas Hansen & Lydia, 2, last seen at Walmart | The Sun

POLICE are searching for answers after two young parents have vanished with their two-year-old daughter.

The Maine family was last seen over a week ago at a Mexico, Maine Walmart, and have not been heard from since.


Sanford Maine Police said in a statement that Jill Sidebotham, 28, and Nicholas Hansen, 38 were seen with her daughter Lydia at the Walmart on July 2.

Sidebotham was expected to return home with Lydia on June 30.

According to a Facebook post shared by Ron Sidebotham, Jill’s father, Hansen and Sidebotham are no longer together.

The parents and child were last seen by the Sidebotham family on June 27, when Hansen, who according to the post has a history of being violent, came to visit Lydia.

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Hansen asked Jill Sidebotham to go camping with him, and she did, despite warnings from her mother not to due to their tumultuous relationship history, the post said.

They were reported to be in the Phillips area in Franklin County Maine, though according to Ron Sidebotham's Facebook, a few people thought they saw the family, but were not sure.

By June 28, Sidebotham’s phone was turned off, and by June 29, Hansen’s phone was also unreachable.

Sidebotham left behind her 10-year-old son and her fiance, leading her family to believe she is in distress, according to the post.

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“Please anybody! It's been days and it's not Jill's nature at all to just disappear!,” Ron Sidebotham posted on Facebook.

“We're so very worried for the two of them.

"We feel broken…”

In another post, Reta Lyma,Sidebotham’s sister said Hansen is “ not a stable person.”

“If you do see them, be careful of him,” she said.

“He's not ok and has been violent before especially when he thought someone was taking jill away.”

They are believed to be driving a silver 2005 VW Jetta ME, with the registration plate 1563VJ. 

The vehicle has a black rear bumper.

Sanford Maine Police Lt. Matthew Gagner said in a statement that law enforcement was looking for the family to check their well-being,  but did not have any indication they were in danger.

“We have been partnering with local law enforcement agencies to aid in checking locations and possible sightings that we’ve received,” the statement read.”

“ If you see the family in your area please reach out to your local police department.”

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