Further arrests made in Natalie Jenkins investigation

Four new arrests have been made in connection with the murder of missing Middlesbrough woman Natalie Jenkins.

A 38-year-old woman, and three men aged 18, 41, and 42, have been arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice and conspiracy to prevent a lawful burial, and have been released under investigation.

A 40-year-old man who was arrested in April 2020 on suspicion of murder and conspiracy to prevent a lawful burial and remains on bail pending further investigation.

Natalie disappeared in December 2019 and detectives believe she was in the Albert Park area of Middlesbrough in the early hours of Wednesday 11th December. CCTV was released of Natalie walking towards Albert Park on Park Road South at around 11:38pm on Tuesday 10th December 2019.

Senior Investigating Officer, Mark Dimelow, said: “We are determined to find Natalie and bring those responsible for her murder to justice.

“Our team of detectives have carried out a huge amount of work on Natalie’s case, including looking at hours of CCTV, focusing on extensive searches and speaking to potential witnesses and members of the public.

“We are continuing to appeal to the public and want to bring Natalie home to her family. There is a significant Crimestoppers reward in place for information that leads to the conviction of those responsible for Natalie’s murder.”

Anyone with information can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or Cleveland Police on 101. Information can also be given at this link https://mipp.police.uk/operation/17HQ020120S45-PO1