A major police search is taking place for a runner who has been missing for three days – as officers say they are becoming “increasingly concerned”.
Jenny Hall, 23, was last seen leaving her home in Barracks Farm, Tow Law, County Durham, in her car just after 3pm on Tuesday.
In an update on Friday, Durham Constabulary said her last known location was on the B6278 between Stanhope and Eggleston – where her red Ford Focus was parked.
Pic: Durham Constabulary
Sniffer dogs are being used in the area, with the search concentrated on running trails between Eggleston and Hamsterley used regularly by Ms Hall.
Several expert mountain rescue search teams and air support have joined the operation.
More than 100 miles of track have been searched in the Teesdale area by officers, the rural community and local landowners.
Digital intelligence officers have also carried out extensive enquiries into Ms Hall’s mobile phone, smart watch and running apps, but the force said “none have yielded any results unfortunately”.
Police focused on areas ‘Jenny likes to run through’
Chief Inspector Dean Haythornthwaite said in a statement: “We have become increasingly concerned for Jenny since she was reported missing on Tuesday and have been exploring all lines of enquiry, including dozens from members of the public.
“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.
“I would like to thank everyone who is working around-the-clock in our search and efforts to reunite Jenny with her family.”
Ms Hall is described as white and 6ft tall with dark brown hair.
She was last seen wearing a blue hoodie with a John Deere logo and dark jogging bottoms.
Her family told police she may have been carrying a green jacket and had her hair up in a ponytail.
Anyone who believes they may have seen Ms Hall or has any relevant information about her whereabouts is asked to contact police.