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Claudia Lawrence investigation to be 'scaled down'

An investigation into the disappearance and suspected murder of York chef Claudia Lawrence has moved to a reactive phase and is likely to be 'scaled back', North Yorkshire Police say.

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North Yorkshire PCC: 'Extremely difficult time' for Claudia Lawrence's family

Claudia Lawrence went missing in York in 2009

Julia Mulligan, the Police and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire, says her thoughts are with the family of Claudia Lawrence, after police said an investigation into her disappearance is likely to be 'scaled down' from next month.

Miss Lawrence, 35, went missing in March 2009 and detectives now say that unless one outstanding line of enquiry provides a breakthrough in the case, they now only look into any "new and compelling" information.

“It is enormously sad that Claudia has not been found despite the years of hard work and dedication. No stone has been left unturned, and every scrap of evidence has been interrogated. “First and foremost though, my thoughts are with the Lawrence family at this very difficult time. I know North Yorkshire Police continue to offer their support and their services should they be needed.”

– Julia Mulligan, Police and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire

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