‘Significant’ lead in hunt for York chef Claudia Lawrence

DETECTIVES investigating the disappearance of York chef Claudia Lawrence are pursuing a new lead which could be “significant”.
By The Newsroom
Published 13th Dec 2011, 12:39 BST

Miss Lawrence vanished on March 18 2009 when she failed to arrive for her 6am shift at the University of York.

The case is being treated as suspected murder, and is one of the biggest investigations carried out by North Yorkshire Police.

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Detective Superintendent Ray Galloway, who is leading the investigation, said: “Detectives are currently developing information which came into the investigation following recent media coverage about the case.

“The inquiry team are currently working to determine the significance of the new information and to put it into context with what we already know.

“It has the potential to be a significant line of inquiry. However, it requires more detailed work to clarify its significance.

“An appeal for assistance will only be made if and when it is appropriate to the investigation.”