Laois teen still missing in Dublin causes new Garda alert

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Jack O'Donoghue missing after a visit to Dublin

Teenage boy the subject of some alerts this year

Gardaí have renewed a missing person appeal for a teenager who has been the subject of alerts through November and December.

A statement from Garda HQ in Dublin said Jack O'Donoghue, aged 17, was reported missing from Portlaoise on December 12, 2023

Gardaí are renewing their appeal to the public for assistance in tracing the teenager who they say was last seen in Dublin city centre at approximately 6pm on Tuesday.

They say Jack, who was visiting Dublin from Portlaoise, is described as being approximately 5 foot 5 inches in height with a slight build. He has brown hair and grey eyes. When last seen he was wearing a grey Northface tracksuit, a black puffer jacket and Nike runners.

Jack is known to frequent Dublin city centre.

 

Anyone with any information on Jack's whereabouts is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda station on 057 867 4100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

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