NEIGHBOURS of a Chester woman whose body was found last week have spoken of their shock at her death.

Claire Sussman, 43, of Lucerne Close, Huntington, was last seen on February 27.

Her body was recovered from the Mersey Estuary, Hightown, Liverpool on Thursday (March 6).

One neighbour, who did not wish to be named, said: “It’s such a surprise. When I found out I was just very shocked. People around here just can’t believe it.”

Another neighbour said: “All I knew was that she lived on her own. She was very quiet. She was very quiet and kept herself to herself.”

Cheshire Police said Ms Sussman’s death was not being treated as suspicious.

Her car, a black Nissan Micra, registration R865 HDM, is still missing.

Police have appealed for anyone who might have seen the car, which may be in the Cheshire or Merseyside areas, to contact them on 0845 458 0000.

BLOB Did you know Claire Sussman? If you would like to pay tribute to her, contact The Chronicle on 01244 606424 or email newsroom@cheshirenews.co.uk.

MYSTERIOUS DEATH: Claire Sussman, of Lucerne Close, Huntington.

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