They find the body in search of the missing sister-in-law of Mackenzie Crook who disappeared more than a week ago after not attending a chemotherapy session
A body has been found in the search for The Office star Mackenzie Crook’s missing sister-in-law, Laurel Aldridge.
Sussex Police confirmed the discovery following an 11-day search for Aldridge, 62, who went missing from her home on February 14.
She was caught by her doorbell as she was leaving her home in Walberton, West Sussex, but the alarm went off after she missed a scheduled chemotherapy session.
Mrs Aldridge was last seen on February 14 at Slindon Cricket Club, some two and a half miles away.
In a statement, police said: “Unfortunately, the body of a female was found in the Tortington Lane area of Arundel.
Laurel Aldridge disappeared from her home in Walberton, West Sussex on February 14.
Sussex Police Dog unit vehicles at Slindon Cricket Club in Arundel, West Sussex, where Laurel Aldridge, 62, was last seen
Laurel Aldridge’s family put out a big call to find her and asked the public to keep an eye out for the 62-year-old woman.
“At this time, the family of the missing Laurel Aldridge has been informed and we are trying to confirm the woman’s identity.”
After Ms Aldridge went missing, Mr Crook, best known for his roles in The Office, Pirates Of The Caribbean and Worzel Gummidge, called on the public to keep an eye out for her in the West Sussex area.
Speaking this week, he said: ‘She left the house with nothing but what she was wearing, no keys or phone. She has not been seen since.
“She missed her fifth chemotherapy session last Tuesday and we think that’s what has triggered some kind of breakdown in her and she’s gone for a long walk somewhere.”
Crook also told ITV that her disappearance was “very out of character” and that her family were “obviously very concerned”.
