Naheed Khan: More than 2,000 lines in murder inquiry

The 43-year-old grandmother has been missing since May 2018, and Cleveland Police launched a murder inquiry in January in a bid to find out what has happened to her.

Detectives are optimistic about the response they have received to date and urging anyone who may have information about the case to call them.

Poster appeal

Officers have now carried out 2136 lines of inquiry; 292 formal interviews; 933 witnesses spoken to; 582 locations of interest; 700 evidential exhibits collected; 3,763 items to assess in significance to the inquiry; and around 3,000 ‘Have you seen Naheed?’ leaflets distributed.

Search of wasteland in Middlesbrough

Chief Superintendent Jon Green said: “Our dedicated team of officers have been working around the clock in a bid to trace Naheed and we are extremely grateful to those people who have come forward already.

“All information is relevant to us, no matter how insignificant you think it is. Your information could help us solve Naheed’s disappearance and put an end to the daily torment the family are currently suffering.

“I would particularly like to highlight the information that we have received via Crimestoppers. If you happen to be one of the people who called Crimestoppers, we are keen for you to come forward and speak to us as you could help to solve Naheed’s disappearance."

Naheed Khan just days before her disappearance

Naheed has links in Stockton, Middlesbrough and Thornaby. She is described as being of Asian appearance, of slim build and around 5ft 6in tall, with long, dark hair.

• Anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, should contact Cleveland Police on 101 and say that they have information to help in the Naheed Khan case.
• Information can also be passed anonymously to us via the UK Police Portal
• Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org