Police are appealing for help to locate
a man seen on Heworth Road at about 2.30pm on an unknown day the week
Claudia went missing. He was seen walking along the street by a witness who was sat in her car in stationary traffic.
The man is described as white, clean shaven, slim build, 5ft 9in to
5ft 10in tall, aged in his 30s, with very neat dark hair which was
brownish and stylishly cut with a fringe. She did not see the man’s full
face, only his profile.
He was wearing smart-casual clothing, comprising a mid hip-length,
light tan coloured ‘Mac’ type jacket which appeared thin, waterproof and
had a hood. He wore smart dark-coloured jeans or trousers and
dark-coloured footwear. He was carrying a small dark rucksack over his
shoulder which did not appear to have much in it.
The witness recalled that the man was talking animatedly on his
mobile phone and was laughing. As he walked along he appeared to be
looking for a particular house.
As the man approached a house with a green door, believed to be Claudia’s, the door opened and a woman similar
to Claudia emerged also on her phone.
The woman appeared shocked at seeing the man. The witness formed the
opinion that they were known to each other and he had surprised her with
a visit.
The man then appeared dejected and upset to which the woman’s
expression softened. After looking up and down the street, she took hold
of the man and led him into the house.
Det Supt Malyn said: “It is vital that this man is traced and assists the investigation.
It appeared to the witness that this visitor was perhaps unexpected so
it remains an important line of enquiry to identify who this was.
“If this was you or someone can tell us who he is or his current
whereabouts, please do not delay in contacting North Yorkshire Police.”
