A YEAR after vice girl Vicky Glass disappeared, murder squad detectives are still no closer to finding her killer.

In what has become the longest-running murder inquiry ever carried out by Cleveland Police, officers are appealing for anyone who may have information to search their conscience and think of the anguish Vicky's family are going through.

The naked body of Vicky, 21, was discovered on the North York Moors, on the outskirts of Danby, near Whitby, in November, six weeks after she was dropped off by a taxi near the Shipmate pub, in Middlesbrough, early on Sunday, September 24.

Detective Superintendent Brian Dunn, heading the investigation, remains convinced someone living locally has vital information that will give them the breakthrough.

He said: "We have not identified any of the prostitutes seen working near the pub when Vicky was dropped off.

"There could be many reasons for this - complacency because the inquiry has gone on so long, indifference because she was a prostitute, or a belief we have got the killer.

"Let it be clear, the hunt for the person responsible goes on. This inquiry will always remain open, and subject to continual review."

It is believed that during the evening of September 23, Vicky was given £10 by a lorry driver and in turn she left a bag of clothing with him on the basis that she would return for it.

The man, who was broadly built, spoke with a Scottish accent and was aged between 34 and 38. He had a mole on his left cheek, bushy eyebrows and grey or white hair.

It is believed he was delivering washing powder, or something similar, and was leaving the lorry park early the next morning. He has still to be identified.

Det Supt Dunn said: "Someone out there knows what happened, or can give us the lead we need."

Although Vicky's body was partly-decomposed, forensic evidence was recovered which could identify the person linked with her death.

Anyone with information is asked to contact (01642) 301283