New leads in Claudia Lawrence case

Claudia went missing five years ago Credit: North Yorkshire Police

Police have released new photos in their search for Claudia Lawrence.

The 35-year-old chef went missing in York five years ago this week.

Evidence released by police this week suggests that she left for work on the morning of Thursday 19 March 2009 as planned.

But she didn't turn up for her shift which was due to begin at 6am.

Police this week said that her hair straighteners have never been found and hair dye was discovered in the original investigation.

Claudia's straighteners have never been found Credit: North Yorkshire Police
Police are hoping to trace this man Credit: North Yorkshire Police

Police are also hoping to trace this man, seen at a Co-op in Tang Hall, who said he knew Claudia.

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