MORE than 3,700 people have joined a Facebook group offering their thoughts and prayers for Claudia’s safe return.

Alex Dixon wrote: “Claudia, I hope you are found safe and unharmed. Your route to work goes past my house.

“Although we don’t know what has happened yet, I beg everyone in York takes care wherever they are going, keep safe. I am keeping my eyes open and hope we have a breakthrough soon. Love to your family, let’s not give up hope.”

Best friend Jen King wrote: “It may be difficult to be positive on this day everyone – but please keep faith.

“Someone out there has the answers and I am convinced that the police are edging closer and closer to finding her.

“Keep sending her positive thoughts – she is strong and she needs us to keep going – don’t give up on her – we her friends will never lose focus. Claudia we love you – and we’re on our way. xx.”

“Don’t give up hope, the nation is hoping you return home safe and well xxx.”