Human remains have been found in the garden of a property in the hunt for a Polish woman who vanished 15 years ago.
The discovery was made by officers searching a property in Princes Street in Normanton as part of their investigation into the disappearance of Izabela Zablocka.
She had moved to Britain in 2009 and lived in Derby where she worked at the former Cranberry Foods Turkey and Chicken Factory in nearby Scropton.
Her family in Poland lost contact with her a year later in August when she was aged 30.
Derbyshire Police last week launched an investigation after a missing persons report was officially filed.
Detectives had arrested a total of four people on suspicion of murder.
A 39-year-old woman who was arrested and bailed has today been rearrested.
Two other women – one aged 39 and one aged 43 – and a 41-year-old man 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.
Izabela Zablocka, 30, moved to Britain in 2009 and lived in Derby. Her family in Poland lost contact with her a year later in August
The force had been focussing their search on a property in Princes Street, Normanton, and tonight announced it had found human remains which they believe to be 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 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.
‘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.
‘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.’
