MURDER INVESTIGATION UNDER WAY

A murder investigation is underway following the disappearance of Sarah Henshaw from Ilkeston. Sarah was last seen at around 9pm on Tuesday 20th June at her home address on Norman Street, Ilkeston and has not been seen since. The 31-year-old is described as white, of a medium build with long dark straight hair which she wears in a bun. She is thought to be wearing a black lightweight coat, a khaki green top, blue skinny jeans, and black flat pumps. She also has a tattoo on her right foot. A man has been arrested in connection with the investigation and remains in custody.

Police are keen to hear from anyone that may have CCTV or dashcam footage of a blue Ford Transit van in the early hours of Wednesday 21st June around the area of J29 of the M1 and the A617 Chesterfield. Detective Inspector Maria Pleace said: “We have information in relation to Sarah’s disappearance that has led us to believe that she may be seriously hurt or deceased. Sarah’s disappearance is very out of character and finding her is our number one priority at this time. I would like to appeal to the public for CCTV and dashcam footage as stated or any other information that may be of use to our investigation."

Anyone who has any information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact police using the methods below and quoting incident number 444 of 23rd June.

·         Website – We have crime reporting tools on our website: use our online contact form

·         Facebook – send us a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page

·         Twitter – direct message our contact centre via @DerPolContact

·         Phone – call us on 101

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.

You can also submit information via a website which is dedicated to gathering information for major incidents; photos can also be uploaded via this link https://mipp.police.uk/operation/33EM23A45-PO1