A frantic search intensifies for Jenny Hall, 23, after her car was discovered abandoned on remote moorland.
Her car was found abandoned in a remote moor area. A mountain rescue team looked there on Wednesday. This area is between Eggleston and Stanhope. Police are checking trails near Eggleston and Hamsterley. Jenny often ran in these Durham areas.
The search area is very large, and rescuers covered over 100 miles already. They are using dogs and air support to help find Jenny. The weather is making the search harder.
Someone saw Jenny’s red Ford Focus on dashcam. It was parked in a lay-by on the B6278 between Eggleston and Stanhope. The driver said the area was very isolated. The Ford Focus was found the next day.
Jenny is 6 feet tall with long, dark hair. She wore a blue John Deere hoodie and dark jogging bottoms. Her family said she might have a green jacket. Her hair may have been in a ponytail. Police think she drove toward Barnard Castle and are searching the greater Teesdale area now.
Cops ask anyone with insight to please contact them, but not to help physically search. This could mess up the official search. Police checked Jenny’s phone, smartwatch, and running apps, but nothing helpful showed up.
The police chief is very concerned for Jenny, and they are exploring all leads. That includes tips from the public. They are focusing on Jenny’s running routes, wanting to reunite Jenny with her family.
Mountain rescue thanked local farmers and gamekeepers for providing valuable help. Other mountain rescue teams are assisting them. They come from different areas, including Cleveland, Swaledale, and North of Tyne. Kirkby Stephen and Northumberland National Park teams are also helping.