The family of 13-year-old Lindsay Rimer, who was murdered 30 years ago after a trip to buy cornflakes, is appealing for public assistance in solving her case.

Lindsay went missing from Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, on the evening of November 7, 1994. Her body was discovered in the Rochdale Canal approximately a mile from her home five months later.

Last seen at around 10:45 PM in Memorial Gardens, Lindsay had previously visited the Trades Club to see her mother and the local Spar shop to purchase cornflakes. On the anniversary of her disappearance, Lindsay's sisters expressed their ongoing grief.

Her sister Juliet commented: “We want someone to come forward with information because you never know that tiny piece of information might be the missing piece in the puzzle and might just fit everything together and put this to rest.”

Lindsay’s elder sister Kate urged: “If you know something about my sister’s murder and the person who killed her, you have a moral obligation to come forward because this needs to end for our family, and it needs to end for Lindsay as well.”

To commemorate the anniversary, police were in Hebden Bridge seeking public help in the investigation.

Detective Chief Inspector James Entwistle stated: “Lindsay Rimer was a 13-year-old child who lived here in Hebden Bridge with her family. She was a bright, inquisitive, independent girl and on November 7, 1994, she did what any 13-year-old girl should be allowed to do.”

“She went to the shop, visited the Trades Club to see her mother, and then someone brutally murdered her and left her body in the canal, hoping that her family would never know what had happened,” Entwistle continued.

“It’s been 30 years since this tragic event. An extensive police inquiry has taken place, yet we are still no closer to uncovering the truth. My appeal today is threefold.”

“Firstly, do you have suspicions about someone? Were you perhaps a prison officer, a probation officer, or a teacher who’s always wondered about that person? Now’s the time to speak up.”

“Secondly, if you were in Hebden Bridge at the time, have you always thought of coming forward? Loyalties can change over 30 years. Now is the time to reach out.”

“Lastly, were you involved in any way? Do you have this on your conscience? Perhaps you were not responsible for the murder but know what happened.”

“30 years later, now is the time to come forward. You can ring us or report online, either anonymously or otherwise.”

“Tonight marks 30 years since November 7, 1994. My team and I are here in Hebden Bridge and will be available all night. Please come and talk to us.”

If you have any information, please call 101, contact Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111, or email operationposemill@westyorkshire.police.uk.