Gardaí appeal for assistance to help find missing Midlands teenager

Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 16-year-old Melissa McDonnell who is reported missing from Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, since November 1, 2023.

Melissa was visiting Carlow town when she went missing on the night of Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at approximately 8.45pm.

Melissa is described as being approximately 5 foot 3 inches in height with a slim build, blonde hair and blue eyes.

When last seen, Melissa was wearing a grey GymKing hoodie, coloured pyjama pants and runners.

Gardaí are concerned for the welfare of this missing person.

Anyone with any information on Melissa's whereabouts are asked to contact Carlow Garda station on 059 913 6620, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.