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24/03/2010
Yorks Post Office Murder
North Yorkshire Police have launched a murder investigation after female Post Office worker was found dead following an apparent robbery yesterday.
The victim Diane Garbutt, was 40 and lived at the Post Office's premises in Melsonby.
She was pronounced dead by ambulance staff who arrived at the scene yesterday morning.
Police now have a description of the offender who broke into the Post Office and stole an amount of cash.
He is believed to have been wearing a black tight balaclava over his face, a dark blue long sleeved t-shirt and dark blue / black jeans.
Detectives remain at the scene where a detailed forensic examination is being carried out.
Local police officers have also been carrying out door-to-door enquiries.
The road leading to the property has been closed for almost 24 hours.
Anyone who was in the Melsonby area between 4am and 9am on that morning is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 0845 60 60 247.
(PR/GK)
The victim Diane Garbutt, was 40 and lived at the Post Office's premises in Melsonby.
She was pronounced dead by ambulance staff who arrived at the scene yesterday morning.
Police now have a description of the offender who broke into the Post Office and stole an amount of cash.
He is believed to have been wearing a black tight balaclava over his face, a dark blue long sleeved t-shirt and dark blue / black jeans.
Detectives remain at the scene where a detailed forensic examination is being carried out.
Local police officers have also been carrying out door-to-door enquiries.
The road leading to the property has been closed for almost 24 hours.
Anyone who was in the Melsonby area between 4am and 9am on that morning is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 0845 60 60 247.
(PR/GK)
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