05/08/2014
Forensic Team Called In Search For Missing Teen
Specialist forensic scientists have been called to examine a house in Portadown, County Armagh, as part of investigations into the disappearance of Caroline Graham in 1989.
Detectives from Serious Crime Branch investigating the disappearance called in the forensic team to examine items in a house at Hanover Street in the town, where Caroline had lived with her boyfriend before she went missing.
On Monday, the house was subjected to a detailed examination by two PSNI victim recovery dogs. As a result of indications by the dogs, forensic scientists have been asked to examine certain items in the property.
The search continued on Tuesday and is expected to run into Wednesday.
Police have repeated their appeal to anyone with information about 19-year-old Caroline, her murder or where her remains are buried.
Anyone with information can contact detectives on 02890 700 727 or 07585 22 82 83.
(IT/CD)
Detectives from Serious Crime Branch investigating the disappearance called in the forensic team to examine items in a house at Hanover Street in the town, where Caroline had lived with her boyfriend before she went missing.
On Monday, the house was subjected to a detailed examination by two PSNI victim recovery dogs. As a result of indications by the dogs, forensic scientists have been asked to examine certain items in the property.
The search continued on Tuesday and is expected to run into Wednesday.
Police have repeated their appeal to anyone with information about 19-year-old Caroline, her murder or where her remains are buried.
Anyone with information can contact detectives on 02890 700 727 or 07585 22 82 83.
(IT/CD)
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