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31/03/2009
Police Television Appeal For Missing Chef
Detectives investigating the disappearance of a university chef have received some "very interesting calls" it has emerged.
Det Supt Ray Galloway, of North Yorkshire Police appeared on BBC1's Crimewatch programme and appealed for the public's help in tracing 35-year-old Claudia Lawrence.
Miss Lawrence was last seen on Wednesday March 18 at around 2pm where she left her place of employment, Goodricke College. She was later spotted on CCTV footage as she walked the three-mile route to her home.
The 35-year-old has not been in contact with anybody since around 8.30pm that night.
"We've had very interesting calls," said Det Supt Ray Galloway after his appearance on Crimewatch.
"We've had some calls regarding a previous relationship. That's a useful context to me but my focus really lies on her current relationship.
"Who was Claudia going out with? Who was she seeing? Who was her boyfriend?
"Who was showing her maybe some unhealthy interest?"
He added that anyone who came forward would have their information treated in "absolute confidence".
Friends and family of Miss Lawrence, who disappeared without taking any money, bankcards, or her passport, have said these actions are "totally out of character".
Her father Peter Lawrence, a solicitor from Slingsby, North Yorkshire, issued a statement earlier inviting people to join the family in praying for his daughter.
He said: "For our part, we are trying to keep strong in our faith through this difficult period, in the belief that hope will prevail and that, once again we will be physically reunited with Claudia, and express our continued, everlasting love for her."
Meanwhile, police have warned members of the public not to make donations to a website for the 'Claudia Lawrence Appeal', as neither they or her family have any involvement in it.
(JM/BMcC)
Det Supt Ray Galloway, of North Yorkshire Police appeared on BBC1's Crimewatch programme and appealed for the public's help in tracing 35-year-old Claudia Lawrence.
Miss Lawrence was last seen on Wednesday March 18 at around 2pm where she left her place of employment, Goodricke College. She was later spotted on CCTV footage as she walked the three-mile route to her home.
The 35-year-old has not been in contact with anybody since around 8.30pm that night.
"We've had very interesting calls," said Det Supt Ray Galloway after his appearance on Crimewatch.
"We've had some calls regarding a previous relationship. That's a useful context to me but my focus really lies on her current relationship.
"Who was Claudia going out with? Who was she seeing? Who was her boyfriend?
"Who was showing her maybe some unhealthy interest?"
He added that anyone who came forward would have their information treated in "absolute confidence".
Friends and family of Miss Lawrence, who disappeared without taking any money, bankcards, or her passport, have said these actions are "totally out of character".
Her father Peter Lawrence, a solicitor from Slingsby, North Yorkshire, issued a statement earlier inviting people to join the family in praying for his daughter.
He said: "For our part, we are trying to keep strong in our faith through this difficult period, in the belief that hope will prevail and that, once again we will be physically reunited with Claudia, and express our continued, everlasting love for her."
Meanwhile, police have warned members of the public not to make donations to a website for the 'Claudia Lawrence Appeal', as neither they or her family have any involvement in it.
(JM/BMcC)
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29 October 2013
Detectives Review Case Of Missing York Chef Claudia Lawrence
Police are carrying out a review of the investigation into the disappearance of chef Claudia Lawrence, who was last seen on 18 March 2009. A new major crime unit of North Yorkshire Police is reassessing the case and carrying out new forensic work at her home on Heworth Road. Police believe that Miss Lawrence was murdered.
Detectives Review Case Of Missing York Chef Claudia Lawrence
Police are carrying out a review of the investigation into the disappearance of chef Claudia Lawrence, who was last seen on 18 March 2009. A new major crime unit of North Yorkshire Police is reassessing the case and carrying out new forensic work at her home on Heworth Road. Police believe that Miss Lawrence was murdered.
19 March 2014
New DNA Evidence Found In Missing Claudia Lawrence Inquiry
North Yorkshire Police searching for missing Claudia Lawrence who disappeared in 2009 said they have new lines of the inquiry but no prime suspect yet.
New DNA Evidence Found In Missing Claudia Lawrence Inquiry
North Yorkshire Police searching for missing Claudia Lawrence who disappeared in 2009 said they have new lines of the inquiry but no prime suspect yet.
25 February 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.
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.
22 April 2015
Three Arrested In Claudia Lawrence Investigation
Three men have been arrested in connection with the investigation into the disappearance of chef Claudia Lawrence. Ms Lawrence went missing after leaving her to travel to work on 19 March, 2009. Police believe that Ms Lawrence was murdered, but a body has never been found.
Three Arrested In Claudia Lawrence Investigation
Three men have been arrested in connection with the investigation into the disappearance of chef Claudia Lawrence. Ms Lawrence went missing after leaving her to travel to work on 19 March, 2009. Police believe that Ms Lawrence was murdered, but a body has never been found.
23 July 2014
Claudia Lawrence Investigation: Man Arrested
Police investigating the disappearance of Claudia Lawrence have arrested a man from the York area on suspicion of perverting the course of justice. The man, 46, is currently being interviewed in police custody while searches and forensic enquiries are being carried out.
Claudia Lawrence Investigation: Man Arrested
Police investigating the disappearance of Claudia Lawrence have arrested a man from the York area on suspicion of perverting the course of justice. The man, 46, is currently being interviewed in police custody while searches and forensic enquiries are being carried out.
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