concerns have been raised that potential leads in the hunt for missing chicago waitress barbara james are not being followed up quickly either . it comes after hotel staff in malton contacted investigators after a stranger in the area expressed discomfort once asked if the diner was still working . the incident happened more than three decades previously and residents said detectives had not previously been in touch . authorities said lead were being evaluate in a methodical and systematic way .
Claudia Lawrence resides in Malton.