The search for Jenny Hall continues. Her car was found, and police are increasingly worried about her safety.
Her car was found on Wednesday near moorland between Eggleston and Stanhope. It was a red Ford Focus. Police searched over 100 miles, focusing on her running trails.
On February 18, Jenny left home in her red Ford Focus around 3 PM. People believe she headed towards Barnard Castle. Someone reported her missing at 9 PM that day.
Police issued a statement on Wednesday morning and began searching for Jenny that day. Officers grew concerned for her safety, as she had not been seen since Tuesday.
Jenny is white and six feet tall with long, dark hair. She wore a blue hoodie with a John Deere logo and dark jogging bottoms.
Police and mountain rescue searched the moors between Eggleston and Stanhope with helicopter support. Police found Jenny’s car, but did not release details until later. The search stopped at 6 PM due to darkness.
The search for Jenny started again Thursday. Sniffer dogs joined the search teams, searching moorland near where her car was found, off the B6278 between Eggleston and Stanhope.
Search teams asked the public to stay away due to bad weather. Police released a new photo of Jenny and officially named her Jenny Hall.
Jenny is a keen runner, police shared. A family liaison officer is helping her family. They widened the search to include Teesdale, with search teams, dogs, and air support assisting. The search paused at nightfall again.
Friday marked the third search day. Police were increasingly worried about Jenny. Search teams focused on Hamsterley Forest where Jenny often runs.
Police confirmed they searched 100 miles. Chief Inspector Dean Haythornthwaite spoke, stating no one else seems involved and thanked everyone helping find Jenny.
The public should avoid the dangerous search area. Expert officers need space and time to work. Digital intelligence officers are examining Jenny’s devices, including her phone and smartwatch, looking for clues.
Jenny’s family gave new details: she might have had a green jacket, and her hair may have been in a ponytail. The search continued in Hamsterley Forest and paused for the night as well.
Saturday was the fourth day of searching. Teams kept covering ground for Jenny, focusing on Hamsterley Forest again. Police will continue searching until they find her.
MP Sam Rushworth expressed concern and thanked those involved in the search. He said he’s thinking of Jenny and her loved ones and that the search must continue until she is found.