Police find body in search for missing Leeds woman
An urgent appeal was launched after Molly Garbutt's car was found in North Yorkshire
Police searching for a missing Leeds woman have found a body in North Yorkshire.
An urgent search was launched for 25-year-old Molly Garbutt after she was reported missing and her car was then found near Dibbles Bridge in North Yorkshire.
Mountain Rescue and the coastguard were involved in the search for Molly, along with officers from West Yorkshire and North Yorkshire.
In a statement North Yorkshire Police said: "The search for missing 25-year-old Leeds woman Molly Ann Garbutt has been called off after a body was found at around 3.15pm today (Wednesday 3 April 2024).
"We issued an urgent appeal for information and sightings of Molly whose black Renault Clio car had been located just before 8am parked off the B6265 near to Dibbles Bridge at Hebden.
"Following initial enquiries and an appeal by West Yorkshire Police early this morning, North Yorkshire Police has been conducting searches in the surrounding area in the effort to find Molly.
"These have been supported by RAF Mountain Rescue and the Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association, along with a HM Coastguard helicopter.
"While formal identification has not yet taken place, Molly’s family have been informed about the death and they are being supported by the police.
"We ask that their privacy is respected at this difficult time as we prepare a report for the coroner.
"Anyone with information that could assist should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 4, and speak to the Force Control Room. Please quote reference number 12240057708 when providing details."