North Yorkshire Police say officers from the Claudia Lawrence investigation are conducting searches at Sand Hutton.
Claudia was reported missing in March 2009, after friends became concerned that they had not heard from her.
She was aged 35 at the time and worked as a chef at the University of York’s Goodricke College.
Claudia was due to walk the three miles to work on Thursday 19 March 2009 for a shift beginning at 6am. But she never turned up for work on that day.
The investigation in to her disappearance has continued ever since.
Superintendent Wayne Fox, Head of North Yorkshire Police’s Major Investigation Team and the Senior Investigating Officer in the case, said:
“The searches which have commenced today (Tuesday 24 August 2021) at Sand Hutton Gravel Pits are in relation to the disappearance and suspected murder of Claudia Lawrence more than 12 years ago.
“I cannot say exactly how long these searches may take, however, it is likely that specialist officers and staff, including underwater search teams and forensic experts, will be here for a number of days.
“While I am unable to disclose what has led us to this area, I must stress that the searches are just one of several active lines of enquiry currently being pursued by the Major Investigation Team in our efforts to establish what happened to Claudia and identify any person responsible for causing her harm.
“Claudia’s family have been updated about this development in the case.”
Officers have asked the media and members of the public to avoid engaging in any speculation about the case.
If you have any information that could assist the investigation, please contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 1, and pass details to the Force Control Room quoting “Claudia Lawrence”.
If you would prefer to remain anonymous, please pass information to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 quoting “Claudia Lawrence, North Yorkshire Police”. A report can also be made online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
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