Re-arrest in missing woman murder

Investigations have taken place on land near Wrexham

Police investigating the disappearance of a woman 15 months ago have re-arrested a man on suspicion of murder.

Indonesia-born Ermatati Rodgers, 41, known as Tati, vanished from Gwersyllt, Wrexham, in January, 2008.

A 27-year-old man who was arrested last April but later released without charge, has now been re-arrested and is being questioned, police say.

Police, who are treating the disappearance as murder, are currently digging up land in the Erddig, Wrexham.

Heavy digging machinery was brought in last Thursday and specialist dogs have also been used in the search.

Police said the move followed new information being given to officers working on the inquiry.

Ms Rodgers was last seen she was wearing a purple hat and scarf, and black trousers with a white stripe down the side.

MISSING WOMAN Ermati Rodgers, 41, known as "Tati," had lived in Wrexham for 11 years She last seen at Somerfield store, Gwersyllt on 4 January, 2008 Has waist-length black hair, was last seen wearing a purple hat and scarf, three quarter length black coat, black trousers with white stripe down the side.

The trousers have not been recovered by police although the rest of her clothing has.

A £100,000 reward has been offered for information leading to conviction.

Ms Rodgers lived alone, and had a close circle of friends, according to police.

On the day she disappeared, she sent a text message to a friend arranging to meet at lunchtime on 5 January.

But she failed to turn up after leaving her flat and her friend later raised the alarm.

Ms Rodgers was seen on CCTV in the Somerfield store in Gwersyllt on 4 January, 2008 in what is believed to be the last sighting of her.

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Police teams have been digging land near Erddig for clues about Ms Rodger's disappearance

Police, who say their investigation is progressing well, are also continuing to trace people who have bought a large lilac "Starburst" trolley suitcase from TJ Hughes in Wrexham since January 2008

Ms Rodgers's disappearance was featured on the BBC's Crimewatch last December.

In the last 15 months, officers have conducted numerous searches in and around the Wrexham area.