25/02/2015
Police Carry Out New Search In Claudia Lawrence Investigation
Police investigating the 2009 disappearance of Claudia Lawrence are carrying out a fresh search in an alleyway behind her house in York.
North Yorkshire Police said that specialist officers and a police dog have been brought in to search the alleyway. Detectives said they hope a re-examination of the scene could reveal a "significant lead" for their investigation.
Ms Lawrence disappeared on 19 March, 2009. She had been due to begin her 6am shift at University of York but did not turn up. She was 35-years-old.
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North Yorkshire Police said that specialist officers and a police dog have been brought in to search the alleyway. Detectives said they hope a re-examination of the scene could reveal a "significant lead" for their investigation.
Ms Lawrence disappeared on 19 March, 2009. She had been due to begin her 6am shift at University of York but did not turn up. She was 35-years-old.
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