A SEARCH and rescue operation has been launched in a desperate bid to find a long-distance runner missing for two days.
Jenny Hall, 23, was last seen leaving her home in Tow Law, County Durham, just after 3pm on Tuesday.
Her car, a red Ford Focus, was found on Wednesday parked on the B6278, between Eggleston and Stanhope.
Officers say a search is under way involving specialist police, mountain rescue teams and search dogs as well as the coastguard.
Durham Constabulary revealed Jenny, who is 6ft with long dark hair, is a keen long-distance runner.
She was last seen wearing a blue hoodie with a John Deere logo and dark jogging bottoms.
Police believe Jenny, may have been heading to the Barnard Castle area when she left home in her red Ford Focus.
Cops said they are carrying out a wider sweep of the Teesdale area.
A spokesman for the force said: “We would like to thank the public for their continuing support in the search.”
Teesdale and Weardale Search and Mountain Rescue Team (TWSMRT) said it scoured an area of moorland between Eggleston and Stanhope on Wednesday.
A spokesperson said over 30 trained mountain rescuers and three search dogs are part of operations as they stretch into the second day.
Police also said they are grateful for assistance from the Rurali community group, who are assisting in the search for the 23-year-old.
Durham Police added: “We would like to thank the public for their continuing support in the search.
“Anyone who believes they may have seen Jenny or has any relevant information about her whereabouts is asked to contact police immediately on 999.”
A spokesperson thanked the public for offers of help in the hunt for Jenny.
But individuals were advised not to try and assist as it could “hamper the systematic search”.
