Claudia Lawrence: Further Arrests Warning
Police investigating the disappearance of York chef Claudia Lawrence say they are actively pursuing new leads.
Police investigating the disappearance of York chef Claudia Lawrence say they are actively pursuing new leads.
It is six years since the 35-year-old was last seen, she was reported missing after she didn’t turn up for work.
Police believe Claudia has been murdered, but a body hasn’t been found.
In 2013 a review of the investigation was launched.
New information has recently come to light which resulted in new leads, including the search of an alleyway at the back of her home in York.
Detective Superintendent Dai Malyn, head of North Yorkshire Police’s Major Crime Unit said: "In the months since we started our review, we have made very significant progress. We have arrested and interviewed two men about Claudia’s disappearance. One remains on bail while our enquiries in relation to him continue.
"In the coming weeks and months we may make additional arrests as we continue to develop our lines of enquiry.
"There are a number of people who are of very particular interest to me. There are those who have yet to admit fully their relationship with Claudia or events in the days leading up to her disappearance. I would make a further appeal for those to come forward now and provide these explanations.
"If I reach the point where we believe people continue to obstruct this investigation or assist or cover up for the person or persons responsible, they will be arrested. This is a very intrusive process involving interviews and searches which we will do in order to eliminate or implicate them in Claudia’s disappearance.
"Six years have passed since Claudia disappeared. For her loved ones, the pain caused by her absence and the circumstances of her disappearance has not faded. And nor, I assume, has the guilt and knowledge that one or more people have about what happened to this young woman."
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 1, and pass details to the Force Control Room. Please quote “Claudia Lawrence” when passing on details.
Alternatively, if you have any information about the Claudia Lawrence case you can contact the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through their Anonymous Online Form.
For further information on the Claudia Lawrence investigation, please go to the dedicated microsite on the North Yorkshire Police website.