Gerry, Jez, Jane, Russell and Matt didn't see a vehicle parked near to the crime scene on their checks so what vehicle are you referring to? The Moyles were out on their balcony above and said all was quiet. When the 9 arrived at the tapas bar at different times none said there was a vehicle parked close to the apartment or seeing anybody close by. Nobody heard or saw a car pulling away fast on the night so before you start claiming possibilities then first have some evidence to back it up. No tractor was seen either! By all accounts a child disappeared on a quiet deserted night with many people passing by. The missing child was as quiet as her twin siblings. The PJ biggest mistake was not testing them straight away before Mad Buck arrived on the scene. The McCanns for not demanding it to be done is most suspicious. They knew they're child had been abducted and their twins didn't wake up and they did nothing about it. Any good detective would be keeping a close eye on them!
I was referring to a vehicle being a higher-risk strategy than open walking with a child in arms after dark in an area where this was not abnormal. A vehicle, if observed, is more easily traceable than a man carrying a child.
In 8 years, a man carrying a child in Rua 25 de Abril was only seen by one family and has never been identified.
In 8 years a man carrying a child across the junction at Rua de Martins may or may not have been identified.
A stationary vehicle is difficult to conceal. It is static until getaway.
A person has fluid movement, capable of better concealment & increased number of routes for getaway.
The PJ's biggest mistake was leaving the GNR to handle the situation overnight.
