'In an abyss - 26 years and counting': Family of Vicky Glass pleads for more info after arrest

The family of Vicky Glass, whose body was found in a Danby stream in 2000, has issued a heartfelt request.

A 65-year-old man arrested on Friday (June 12) in the Lancashire area was questioned on suspicion of murder in connection to the case of Vicky Glass.

The family of Vicky Glass have issued a heartfelt statement following the arrest of a man in connection to her death. They are asking for anyone with information to come forward to "help get justice for Vicky."placeholder image
The family of Vicky Glass have issued a heartfelt statement following the arrest of a man in connection to her death. They are asking for anyone with information to come forward to "help get justice for Vicky."

He he was subsequently bailed pending further enquiries.

Vicky Glass was last seen around 4am in the Union Street area of Middlesbrough on September 24, 2000.

She is believed to have been murdered just days after her 21st birthday. Her body was found in a stream in the village of Danby, North Yorkshire, in November 2000.

The family of Vicky Glass have said: “To everyone that has shown their support to our family during this time, we would like to thank you.

"We would also like to say that even though an arrest has been made, we plead with anyone that has any information to come forward.

"It may feel and seem insignificant but that information, anything that is remembered, things that were seen or heard, it does matter; it could be a piece of a puzzle that continues to haunt us.

"We are in this abyss, 26 years and counting, and we need your help.

"Please speak up; we would never expect anyone to put themselves in harm’s way and we can't stress enough that this can be done anonymously if that is what makes you and keeps you safe.

"Help us to get justice for Vicky."

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