A major search operation has been launched for a woman who went missing while running in County Durham.
Jenny Hall, 23, was last seen leaving her home in Barracks Farm, Tow Law, on February 18 wearing a blue hoodie with a John Deere logo and dark jogging bottoms.
The 6ft tall woman, who has long dark hair possibly worn in a ponytail, left in her red Ford Focus.
Her family raised the alarm at 9pm that evening, reporting she may have been carrying a green jacket.
A major search has been launched for Jenny Hall
Durham Constabulary
Police discovered Hall’s car on Wednesday, parked on the B6278 between Eggleston and Stanhope, prompting an extensive search operation.
Specially trained police officers and expert mountain rescue teams have been deployed to the area.
The search effort has been bolstered by sniffer dogs and helicopters.
Hall is known to be a keen long-distance runner, with Friday’s search focusing on running trails she frequently uses between Eggleston and Hamsterley.
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Police said more than 100 miles of track have already been covered in the Teesdale area during the search operation.
Local landowners and the rural community have been assisting with the extensive search efforts.
The operation has concentrated on areas known to be frequented by Hall for her running activities.
Teams have been methodically searching the region between Eggleston and Hamsterley, focusing particularly on established running trails.
Chief Inspector Dean Haythornthwaite of Durham Constabulary said police have become “increasingly concerned” for Hall since she was reported missing.
“We are focusing our search on areas we know Jenny likes to run through and we are determined to do everything we can to find her,” he said.
The Chief Inspector thanked everyone “working around the clock in our search and efforts to reunite Jenny with her family”.
Police continue to explore all lines of enquiry, including dozens of reports from members of the public.
Teams have been methodically searching the region between Eggleston and Hamsterley
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Digital intelligence officers have attempted to locate Hall through her mobile phone, smart watch and running apps, but these efforts have been unsuccessful.
Police are urging anyone who may have seen Hall or has information about her whereabouts to contact them immediately.
Members of the public with any relevant information should call 999.
