ALERT: Gardaí issue urgent appeal for missing 13-year-old as family 'concerned for wellbeing'

Gardaí have issued an urgent appeal for public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of teenager Samia Khaleelullah, who was reported missing from her home on Tuesday.

13-year-old Samia has been missing from Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 since Tuesday night.

Samia is described as being 5 foot 5 inches in height, with a slim build, long brown hair and blue/grey eyes.

It is unknown what Samia was wearing when she left home.

Gardaí said in a statement that Samia's family are "concerned for her well-being".

"Anyone with any information on Samia's whereabouts is asked to contact Blanchardstown Garda Station on 01 666 7000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station," a Garda spokesperson said.