A body has been found in the search for 23-year-old runner Jenny Hall. She was last seen leaving her home in Barracks Farm, County Durham, in her car just after 3pm on Tuesday. On Sunday, Durham police said: "We're sorry to report that officers searching for missing woman Jenny Hall, have sadly found a body.
"Officers carried out an extensive search alongside specialist partners and have been working around-the-clock to locate Jenny after she went missing on February 18. "The body was found in a very remote area in Teesdale just after 9.30am today. "Formal identification has yet to take place. Jenny's family have been notified and are currently being supported by specialist officers. They have asked for privacy at this devasting time.
"It is not believed there are any suspicious circumstances and a file will be prepared for the coroner.". Mountain rescue teams, specialist drones and sniffer dogs had been combing the Hamsterley Forest and the surrounding areas this week. Digital intelligence officers also carried out extensive inquiries into Ms Hall's mobile phone, smart watch and running apps.
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