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A police helicopter was deployed over the Eston and Normanby area last night as officers searched for a high-risk missing person.
Cleveland Police issued an appeal at 4am on October 15 after a woman was seen in distress near the junction of Whinfell Drive and Flatts Lane at about 10pm.
The woman was described as white, in her 30s and with platinum-blonde hair, Cleveland Police said.
She was wearing a white short-sleeved top, blue jeans and white socks, but no shoes.
The National Police Air Service said a helicopter crew from Newcastle was called in to assist Cleveland Police in Normanby at 10.23pm on Wednesday, October 14.
A spokesperson said: "At 10.23pm on October 14, 2026, a police helicopter crew from Newcastle was deployed to support Cleveland Police in the Normanby area to search for a high-risk missing person.
"Total time on task was around 27 minutes."
In an update issued at midday today, Cleveland Police confirmed officers had conducted extensive searches but were unable to locate the woman.
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A spokesperson said: "Police carried out an immediate search of the area and surrounding areas, including utilising the police drone, and did not locate a female in distress.
"There have been no further calls regarding this, and therefore the case has been closed pending any further information.
"Please call 101 if you have any further information regarding this."