Emergency services are conducting an extensive search operation for 23-year-old Jenny Hall, who has been missing for two days after leaving her home in Tow Law on Tuesday afternoon, 18 February.

Jenny was last seen just after 3 PM, and concerns for her safety have intensified as time passes. Her red Ford Focus was located by Durham Constabulary on the B6278, parked between Eggleston and Stanhope, prompting a large-scale search operation focused on the surrounding area.

Search Efforts Intensify

Police have deployed specialized sniffer dogs to comb the area around where Jenny’s car was found, while mountain rescue teams and HM Coastguard are leading searches across the rugged terrain. The efforts have focused particularly on running trails between Eggleston and Hamsterley, which Jenny, an avid runner, is known to frequent.

Over 100 miles of running tracks and moorlands in the Teesdale area have been meticulously covered by search teams, with significant support from the local Rurali community and nearby landowners. Mountain rescue volunteers have been seen navigating challenging moorlands between Eggleston and Stanhope in hopes of locating any clues.

No Leads from Digital Devices

Durham Constabulary’s Digital Intelligence Unit has been analyzing Jenny’s mobile phone, smartwatch, and running apps to trace her steps, but so far, there have been no significant leads. Investigators are urging anyone who may have seen Jenny or her vehicle on Tuesday to come forward.

Police Statement

Chief Inspector Dean Haythornthwaite provided an update, saying:

“We have become increasingly concerned for Jenny since she was reported missing on Tuesday and have been exploring all lines of enquiry, including dozens of tips from members of the public.”

“We are focusing our search on areas we know Jenny enjoys running 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.”

Jenny’s Description

• Age: 23
• Height: 6 feet tall
• Hair: Very long, dark hair
• Last seen wearing:
  • A blue hoodie with a John Deere logo
  • Dark jogging bottoms
  • Running shoes (unspecified)

Jenny is known to be a keen runner, often taking long-distance routes through rural trails.

Community Involvement

Local residents have rallied together, sharing Jenny’s missing person poster across social media and aiding in ground searches. The Teesdale and Weardale Search and Mountain Rescue Team shared photos of their efforts on the moors, showing searchers braving tough conditions as they work tirelessly to cover every possible route.

Police Appeal for Information

Durham Constabulary continues to appeal for public assistance. Anyone who may have seen Jenny, her red Ford Focus, or anyone walking along trails in the area between Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning is urged to contact the police.

• Call 999 immediately if you have urgent information.
• Alternatively, call Durham Constabulary on 101, quoting reference MH/20FEB25.
• Those with potential dashcam footage from the B6278 or surrounding areas during the timeframe are also encouraged to submit it to authorities.

Jenny’s family has been informed of all developments and is being supported by specialist officers during this difficult time.

For real-time updates on the search for Jenny Hall, stay tuned to Durham Constabulary’s official website or follow them on social media.

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