A DOG, which ran alongside its owner in charity fun runs, has gone missing.

Jan Mazurk's dog Jazz bolted from its Darlington home during storms last Tuesday and has not returned. The black collie cross ran the Race For Life with Mrs Mazurk in July, helping to raise £230 for cancer research.

Mrs Mazurk said: "She got the biggest round of applause on the day, and she was given a medal.

"I just want to get my pal back. She hates storms and that's why she bolted.

"She has been spotted once in Darlington, but she is microchipped, so I think someone might have taken her in and grown attached to her. I hope they see the posters I have put up and get in contact."

Mrs Mazurk rescued the dog four years after it had been abused by previous owners, and was about to be put down.

With the help of drivers from ABC Taxis she has put up posters of Jazz in the town.

Anyone who finds the dog is asked to contact 07713 456621.