TWO teenagers who have been missing since Thursday have been found.

Fourteen-year-olds Eloise and Dylan sparked a huge search operation on Friday after being reported as missing.

Cleveland Police has confirmed the pair have now been found safely.

Eloise's family has now issued a message of thanks to those who helped with the search.

A message on the 'help find Elouise' Facebook page, said: "We want to thank everyone individually but there are thousands of kind people who have messaged, shared info and been out looking.

"We cannot thank you enough."

Searches had been carried out in the Hardwick area of Stockton, while a police cordon was in place in Newham Grange Park.

A spokesperson for Cleveland Police said: "Missing 14-year-old’s Eloise and Dylan have now been located safely.

"Thank you to everyone who shared the appeal to find them."

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