TRAGIC FIND
Body found in search for missing woman who vanished 15 years ago – as suspect, 39, arrested over ‘murder’
There is currently a £20,000 reward for any information which leads to the conviction of someone involved in the tragic case
HUMAN remains have been found at a home as part of a murder investigation into a woman who disappeared 15 years ago.
Izabela Zablocka, then aged 30, vanished in 2010 from Normanton, Derbyshire, making last contact with her family in Poland in August that year.
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Police, who launched a murder inquiry into her disappearance last week, have now discovered what they believe to be the missing factory worker's remains in the garden of a home in Normanton.
On top of this, a 39-year-old woman, who was previously arrested on suspicion of murder, has been rearrested.
Two other women, aged 39 and 43, as well as a 41-year-old man, who were all arrested in connection with the investigation over the course of the last week, remain on police bail, pending further inquiries.
Detective Inspector 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.
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“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 shockwaves 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."
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DI Martin explained that a "dedicated team of detectives" would continue their investigation to "piece together information" about the days leading up to Izabela's death.
Izabela is understood to have worked at the former Cranberry Foods chicken and turkey factory in Scropton, around 10 miles west of Derby.
The factory worker, originally from Poland, moved to the UK to work 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, clues to find the missing factory worker had failed up until this point.
POLICE DESPERATELY APPEAL FOR INFORMATION
DI Martin added that cops were now urgently looking for any information which could lead to a conviction in the tragic case.
He said: “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.
“Anyone who does wish to make contact, can do so completely anonymously through the charity Crimestoppers who are offering a £20,000 reward for any information which leads to the conviction of someone in the case of Izabela.”
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You can contact Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or by going to its .
The £20,000 reward for providing any information, exclusively to Crimestoppers, that leads to the conviction of anyone involved in the killing of Izabela Zablocka is available for three months - expiring on 27 August, 2025.
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