Human remains have been found in a search for a woman missing for more than 15 years as police launch a murder investigation into her disappearance.
Izabela Zablocka, from Normanton in Derby, was 30 when she went missing in 2010. Originally from Poland, she had last made contact with family on 28 August 2010.
She lived in Princes Street, Normanton after arriving in the UK in 2009. Police said they had concentrated their search at an address on the same street where human remains were found in the garden.
Formal identification is yet to take place but police believe that the remains are those of Zablocka.
In the past week, two women, 39 and 43, and a 41-year-old man were arrested in connection with the investigation. Police said a 39-year-old woman who was arrested on suspicion of murder was rearrested on Monday. They remain on police bail pending further inquiries.
Police have offered a £20,000 reward for information that leads to the conviction of someone in the case of Zablocka, who is understood to have worked at the former Cranberry Foods chicken and turkey factory in Scropton.
DI Kane Martin, who is leading the investigation, said: “Izabela’s family are at the forefront of our minds following this discovery and, whilst formal identification has not yet taken place, it is our belief that these remains do belong to Izabela.
“As such, we have spoken with Izabela’s family in Poland, and they are aware. Our thoughts are with them at this extremely difficult time.
“Identification of the remains is likely to be a lengthy process, but we will issue updates when we are able.
“I know that reports of these findings will send shock waves through the local community, and I understand the concern of residents.
“Officers will remain in Princes Street in the coming days, and anyone with concerns is encouraged to speak with them.
“A dedicated team of detectives are continuing to piece together information about the days prior to Izabela’s death.
“Izabela had friends in Derby, socialised in Derby, and worked in Derby.
“We know that someone out there will have information about Izabela that may help us understand what happened to her, and urge anyone who saw, spoke to, or heard anything about Izabela in July or August 2010 to come forward.
“You may hold the key piece of information that we need to understand the full circumstances of Izabela’s disappearance, and to give her family answers on what happened to their loved one.”
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