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The grandmother of Madeleine McCann has appealed to those holding their "shining star" to "take her somewhere safe" so she can be returned home.The grandmother of Madeleine McCann has appealed to those holding their "shining star" to "take her somewhere safe" so she can be returned home.
Susan Healy told BBC News that people should look out for her granddaughter's distinctive "black flash" in her eye, where her pupil runs into her iris.Susan Healy told BBC News that people should look out for her granddaughter's distinctive "black flash" in her eye, where her pupil runs into her iris.
Madeleine disappeared from her parents' Portuguese holiday apartment on 3 May.Madeleine disappeared from her parents' Portuguese holiday apartment on 3 May.
Mother Kate McCann said prayers at a church service in the Algarve village of Praia da Luz on Sunday.Mother Kate McCann said prayers at a church service in the Algarve village of Praia da Luz on Sunday.
Speaking from Liverpool, Mrs Healy said she and all the family were "hoping and praying that the people who have Madeleine will take her somewhere safe and we can find her and bring her home".Speaking from Liverpool, Mrs Healy said she and all the family were "hoping and praying that the people who have Madeleine will take her somewhere safe and we can find her and bring her home".
On Saturday, father Gerry McCann paid an emotional tribute to his daughter as the family marked her fourth birthday.On Saturday, father Gerry McCann paid an emotional tribute to his daughter as the family marked her fourth birthday.
Relatives have released posters drawing attention to the distinctive marking in the youngster's right eye, which they say makes her easily recognisable.Relatives have released posters drawing attention to the distinctive marking in the youngster's right eye, which they say makes her easily recognisable.
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Asking people to look out for her granddaughter, Mrs Healy said: "Please look at children, don't be afraid, go and look at children, look for this black flash that goes from her pupil to the iris of the eye.Asking people to look out for her granddaughter, Mrs Healy said: "Please look at children, don't be afraid, go and look at children, look for this black flash that goes from her pupil to the iris of the eye.
"And if the people who have got Madeleine realise that she has this distinctive marking, take her somewhere safe. Leave her, you can run off, we don't care whether you get caught, that doesn't matter. We just want Madeleine back.""And if the people who have got Madeleine realise that she has this distinctive marking, take her somewhere safe. Leave her, you can run off, we don't care whether you get caught, that doesn't matter. We just want Madeleine back."
Describing the little girl, she said: "Madeleine is a bright, shining star .... she is special".Describing the little girl, she said: "Madeleine is a bright, shining star .... she is special".
Mrs Healy was speaking while attending the annual Liverpool 10k race, where runners were wearing T-shirts bearing Madeleine's photo to raise awareness of the missing youngster.
Posters and T-shirts were also given out at the Glasgow Women's 10k race.
Rewards totalling £2.5m have been offered to anyone who can help with information leading to the safe return of Madeleine, from Rothley in Leicestershire.Rewards totalling £2.5m have been offered to anyone who can help with information leading to the safe return of Madeleine, from Rothley in Leicestershire.
Businessman Sir Richard Branson, footballer Wayne Rooney and children's author JK Rowling are among those who have contributed.Businessman Sir Richard Branson, footballer Wayne Rooney and children's author JK Rowling are among those who have contributed.
REWARD CONTRIBUTORS JK RowlingSir Philip GreenRichard BransonBill Kenwright Eggert MagnussonJohn MadejskiJacqueline GoldSimon CowellWayne RooneyMichael VaughanSir Tom HunterSir Stelio Haji-IoannouJohn Hargreaves Madeleine race appealREWARD CONTRIBUTORS JK RowlingSir Philip GreenRichard BransonBill Kenwright Eggert MagnussonJohn MadejskiJacqueline GoldSimon CowellWayne RooneyMichael VaughanSir Tom HunterSir Stelio Haji-IoannouJohn Hargreaves Madeleine race appeal
Speaking at a special mass on Saturday, Kate and Gerry McCann called for people to keep looking and praying for their daughter, but also acknowledged the huge effort and resources being put into the search.Speaking at a special mass on Saturday, Kate and Gerry McCann called for people to keep looking and praying for their daughter, but also acknowledged the huge effort and resources being put into the search.
"Today we should be celebrating the fourth birthday of our daughter Madeleine," said Mr McCann.
"Instead we have had to remember what a normal, beautiful, vivacious, funny, courageous and loving little girl we are missing today."
Madeleine's uncle, John McCann, praised the amount of support the family has received from people in the UK.
In the latest sign of solidarity, hundreds of Portuguese bikers are preparing to ride the length of the country distributing posters of the missing girl.In the latest sign of solidarity, hundreds of Portuguese bikers are preparing to ride the length of the country distributing posters of the missing girl.
Formal statements
The official ground search for Madeleine in the Algarve has ended, but police say they still have significant leads to follow up.The official ground search for Madeleine in the Algarve has ended, but police say they still have significant leads to follow up.
The focus has shifted from a local search for Madeleine to an international child abduction inquiry, amid suggestions she may have been taken out of Portugal.The focus has shifted from a local search for Madeleine to an international child abduction inquiry, amid suggestions she may have been taken out of Portugal.
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Some of the nine people who were questioned on Thursday and Friday - mainly family and friends of the McCanns - may be asked to make formal court statements, BBC correspondent Alison Roberts said.
Police have said none of the people in the McCanns' close circle is a suspect.
Detectives are also continuing to cross-check CCTV footage of several cars with witness statements in their efforts to identify a possible abductor, our correspondent said.Detectives are also continuing to cross-check CCTV footage of several cars with witness statements in their efforts to identify a possible abductor, our correspondent said.
Police have declined to confirm or deny reports about any possible leads, citing Portuguese law.Police have declined to confirm or deny reports about any possible leads, citing Portuguese law.
The international number for Crime stoppers is +44 1883 731 336. People with information about Madeleine can call anonymously.The international number for Crime stoppers is +44 1883 731 336. People with information about Madeleine can call anonymously.
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