Tragic update in hunt for woman who vanished 15 years ago – as two women, 39, & man, 41, arrested over ‘murder'

Scottish Sun

28-05-2025

Izabela had arrived in the UK in 2009 before contact with her family suddenly stopped just one year later
COLD CASE BREAKTHROUGH Tragic update in hunt for woman who vanished 15 years ago – as two women, 39, & man, 41, arrested over 'murder'
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THREE people have been arrested on suspicion of murder as part of a hunt for a woman who vanished almost 15 years ago.
The two women, both aged 39, and man, 41, are suspected of murdering Izabela Helena Zablocka, who disappeared from the Normanton area of Derby in August 2010.
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Three people have been arrested on suspicion of murdering Izabela Helena Zablocka, who disappeared almost 15 years ago
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The missing factory worker stopped contacting her family in around August 2010, police say
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Izabela, originally from Poland, had come to work in the UK in 2009 - but her family in mainland Europe lost contact with her just a year later.
Despite the best efforts of Izabela's family to trace her, the missing factory worker has never been found.
Earlier this week, Derbyshire Police released a fresh appeal for information, confirming on Tuesday that a murder investigation had been launched.
The force explained that new information about her disappearance had come to light - leading to the arrests of the two women and man.
All three suspects remain in police custody at this time.
Cops added that a missing person report had not been made to Derbyshire Police, or to any other UK authorities, at the time Izabela disappeared.
But now, detectives are extending an appeal for people to come forward with any information about Izabela's time in Derby, particularly around August 2010.
Izabela is understood to have worked at the former Cranberry Foods chicken and turkey factory in Scropton, around 10 miles west of Derby.
Cops have also shared two new photos of the missing factory worker, in the hope it could jog the memories of people who may have seen her.
An update from police said: "We are also re-sharing two photos of Izabela in the hope that someone may recognise her and come forward – although we do realise that a significant amount of time has passed since these images were taken.
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"A scene is in place at an address in Normanton and officers remain in the area carrying out enquiries.
"Anyone with information or concerns is encouraged to speak with these officers."
Police have also set up a dedicated online portal for people to share information directly with detectives.
You can also contact the force through its website, Facebook page, and by calling 101, quoting incident 92 of May 24.
You can also anonymously provide information anonymously using Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or by visiting its website.
This comes just one week after a body was found in the search for a missing GP, who vanished for nine days after making a lengthy 111-mile drive.
Dr Zakariya Uddin, from Euxton, Lancashire, was last seen in the Chorley area on Monday, May 12.
Cleveland Police believed the 44-year-old had later travelled to Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, by car.
Dr Uddin's dark purple Volkswagen Touran was discovered in Glenside on Wednesday after a major search.
Cops then confirmed a body had been found, but it is yet to be formally identified.