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27/04/2009
Claudia Father Issues Student Appeal
The father of missing chef Claudia Lawrence has appealed to students returning to York's two universities for help with the search.
Miss Lawrence, 35, was last seen at the University of York's Goodricke College, where she worked, on Wednesday, March 18.
Detectives, who originally were treated her disappearance as a missing person's case, now believe she may have come to harm after meeting someone she knew.
Her disappearance is now being treated as murder, detectives have confirmed.
Miss Lawrence’s father Peter, who has made a number of regular television and newspaper appeals for his daughters safe return, has now left messages on the intranets of both University of York and York St John University.
He wrote: "I am sending you all this message as father of Claudia, one of your neighbours if you live in York's Heworth area or use the Nag's Head, and chef at the Roger Kirk Centre at Goodricke College on the University of York's campus.
"The reasons for this message are twofold.
"Firstly, Claudia's disappearance coincided with the end of last term. Indeed, on March 20 many students were already going home for the Easter vacation.
"Most of you are only now returning and the family will be most grateful if you will search your memories from the end of term and consider whether you saw Claudia after she left work after 2pm on March 18 or whether you saw anything at all which you now consider was unusual or suspicious.
"Secondly, I wish to apologise for the searches which necessarily took place in student accommodation both on and off the campuses in your absence.
"I am sure you will realise that it had to be ascertained that Claudia was not there. Please accept our apologies for any intrusion you may have felt by this.
"Our concern is for Claudia's well-being and safe return. Thank you for your forbearance and co-operation."
Mr Lawrence urged students with any information to contact North Yorkshire Police.
Last week, Crimestoppers charity confirmed it had taken the unusual step to offer a £10,000 reward for information about Miss Lawrence, due to the strong public interest in the case.
(JM/BMcc)
Miss Lawrence, 35, was last seen at the University of York's Goodricke College, where she worked, on Wednesday, March 18.
Detectives, who originally were treated her disappearance as a missing person's case, now believe she may have come to harm after meeting someone she knew.
Her disappearance is now being treated as murder, detectives have confirmed.
Miss Lawrence’s father Peter, who has made a number of regular television and newspaper appeals for his daughters safe return, has now left messages on the intranets of both University of York and York St John University.
He wrote: "I am sending you all this message as father of Claudia, one of your neighbours if you live in York's Heworth area or use the Nag's Head, and chef at the Roger Kirk Centre at Goodricke College on the University of York's campus.
"The reasons for this message are twofold.
"Firstly, Claudia's disappearance coincided with the end of last term. Indeed, on March 20 many students were already going home for the Easter vacation.
"Most of you are only now returning and the family will be most grateful if you will search your memories from the end of term and consider whether you saw Claudia after she left work after 2pm on March 18 or whether you saw anything at all which you now consider was unusual or suspicious.
"Secondly, I wish to apologise for the searches which necessarily took place in student accommodation both on and off the campuses in your absence.
"I am sure you will realise that it had to be ascertained that Claudia was not there. Please accept our apologies for any intrusion you may have felt by this.
"Our concern is for Claudia's well-being and safe return. Thank you for your forbearance and co-operation."
Mr Lawrence urged students with any information to contact North Yorkshire Police.
Last week, Crimestoppers charity confirmed it had taken the unusual step to offer a £10,000 reward for information about Miss Lawrence, due to the strong public interest in the case.
(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.
18 August 2009
Archbishop Helps In Search For Claudia Lawrence
The Archbishop of York has been helping the family of missing chef Claudia Lawrence in the search for her. Dr John Sentamu joined Claudia's father Peter in the centre of York, asking people for help to find the missing 35-year-old.
Archbishop Helps In Search For Claudia Lawrence
The Archbishop of York has been helping the family of missing chef Claudia Lawrence in the search for her. Dr John Sentamu joined Claudia's father Peter in the centre of York, asking people for help to find the missing 35-year-old.
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.
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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