An urgent search is underway for Jenny, a 23-year-old woman from Tow Law, County Durham, who has been missing since Tuesday afternoon (February 18, 2025). The disappearance has sparked a large-scale search operation, involving multiple emergency services, as well as growing concern from local residents.
The Disappearance
Jenny was last seen leaving her home at Barracks Farm in Tow Law around 3 PM on Tuesday, driving her red Ford Focus. When she failed to return or make contact, she was reported missing at 9 PM that evening, prompting immediate concern from her family and friends.
Authorities believe Jenny may have been heading towards the Barnard Castle area, approximately 15 miles from her home, leading search teams to focus their efforts on the remote moorlands between Eggleston and Stanhope. The area, now covered in snow and blanketed by heavy fog, has presented significant challenges to rescue teams.
Description of Jenny
Jenny is described as:
- White,
- 6 feet tall,
- With very long dark hair,
- Last seen wearing a blue hoodie featuring a John Deere logo, along with dark jogging bottoms.
Extensive Search Efforts
The search, now entering its second day, has expanded to include several specialist teams:
- Durham Constabulary
- Swaledale Mountain Rescue
- Kirkby Stephen, Cleveland, North of Tyne, and Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Teams
- A Coastguard helicopter providing aerial support
- Sniffer dogs aiding in ground searches
The Teesdale and Weardale Search and Mountain Rescue Team confirmed that efforts were paused overnight on February 19 due to hazardous conditions but resumed at dawn this morning (February 20) despite the worsening weather.
A spokesperson from Durham Constabulary stated:
“Officers are becoming increasingly concerned for the 23-year-old who was reported missing just after 9 PM last night. If you have any information or have seen Jenny, please call 999 immediately.”
Community Involvement and Safety Warnings
The search has garnered widespread attention on social media, with posts urging people to share Jenny’s description and keep an eye out in local areas.
While many community members have offered to assist, police have asked the public not to join the search directly. The Barnard Castle Neighbourhood Police Team emphasized:
“We know a lot of people are concerned and offering to help search for Jenny. At this time, we are systematically searching the area, and additional resources could hamper our efforts. If you live locally, please check your own land and outbuildings.”
This measured approach ensures that search teams can work efficiently while reducing risks to untrained volunteers, especially given the treacherous weather.
Weather Challenges
Sub-zero temperatures, dense fog, and heavy snow have created dangerous conditions on the moors, increasing the urgency to locate Jenny. North Yorkshire Weather Updates reported that worsening weather could severely impact Jenny’s chances of survival if she is exposed to the elements for an extended period.
A Community in Distress
Residents of Tow Law and surrounding areas have expressed deep concern and heartbreak over Jenny’s disappearance. “It’s heartbreaking to think she’s out there somewhere,” said one local resident. “We’re all praying she’s found safe.”
How You Can Help
- If you have any information, or saw Jenny or her red Ford Focus on February 18, please contact Durham Constabulary by calling 999 and quoting the reference for the search.
- Locals are urged to check sheds, garages, and outbuildings in case Jenny sought shelter.
- Share Jenny’s details on social media to help spread awareness.
The search for Jenny continues, and authorities remain hopeful for a positive outcome.
