Danish police have reopened a six-year-old investigation into a woman's death in Frederiksværk. North Zealand Police and naval divers are conducting new searches around Mølledammen pond this Tuesday morning. Officials received fresh information about the 2019 case.
Police Commissioner Jakob Rahbek confirmed the renewed investigation. He said authorities suspect criminal activity in the woman's death. The investigation focuses on searching the canal for items connected to the woman.
Officers are examining anything that might indicate it came from her, Rahbek stated. The woman was found in the canal near Frederiksværk Church on May 1, 2019. A passerby discovered her body at that time.
Police declined to specify what new information prompted the investigation. Rahbek noted receiving new tips in old cases is not unusual. The current investigation is more visible because divers must work in public view.
Authorities expect to work throughout the day in Frederiksværk. They haven't determined if Wednesday operations will be necessary. Police are appealing for witnesses with information about the case to come forward.
The renewed investigation shows how cold cases can suddenly develop new leads, even years later. The public nature of the search suggests police consider the new information credible enough to warrant significant resources.