concerns have been raised that prospects leads in the hunt for new york lady claudia lawrence are not being followed up rapidly enough . it happened after hotel staff in thirsk alerted police after a stranger in the building expressed satisfaction when asked if the chef was still around . the incident came more than five weeks ago and staff said policemen had not necessarily been in touch . police stated lead were being assessed in a deliberate and structured way .
Claudia Lawrence resides in Malton.