Police investigating missing Middlesbrough teen return to Leeds almost 30 years on
Police investigating the disappearance of a 17 year old from Teesside are returning to Leeds - as new lines of inquiry are being investigated - nearly 30 years on.
Last updated 20th Mar 2026
Police investigating the disappearance of a 17 year old from Teesside are returning to Leeds - as new lines of inquiry are being investigated - nearly 30 years on.
Donna Keogh went missing from Middlesbrough in April 1998.
Despite an extensive and lengthy investigation, Donna’s body has never been found and it is strongly suspected she was murdered shortly after she disappeared.
Officers know that Donna was last seen in central Middlesbrough on Tuesday 28th April 1998 and have confirmed she was being exploited at the time and travelled to Leeds during 1998.
Detectives are now making a renewed appeal to the public – particularly to anyone in the Chapeltown area of Leeds in 1998. Anyone who may have information regarding Donna’s movements around the time, or may have seen or spoken to her, is asked to get in touch on 101 or go to: Public Portal to pass on information.
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Steven Chatterton, said: “Our investigation has taken us back to the Leeds area, particularly Chapeltown, where we are revisiting a number of important lines of enquiry.
“We’re asking anyone who may have seen Donna, spoken to her, or knows anything about her movements in Leeds in 1998 to come forward. Even the smallest detail could be the missing link. Donna’s family have lived with unbearable uncertainty for nearly 30 years. We remain in close contact with them, and we are determined to find out what happened to Donna for them.
“Tragically, Donna’s father, Brian, recently passed away without ever learning what happened to his daughter — something which has caused profound distress to the family. Somebody out there knows the truth. If you have information, please tell us. You can contact us directly or report anonymously.”
A £20,000 reward from Crimestoppers remains in place in connection with the murder of Donna. Contact Crimestoppers anonymously online |newtab) or call 0800 555 111.