Gardaí in Christmas week appeal as teenage boy vanishes from Mountmellick, Co Laois

Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 16-year-old Quentin Quinn who has been missing for three days.

The youngster was last seen in the Mountmellick area of Co Laois on Wednesday, December 21.

Quentin is described as being 5’ 7” in height, of slim build, with short brown hair.

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When last seen Quentin was wearing a grey jumper with grey tracksuit bottoms.

Gardaí said: "Anyone with information on Quentin's whereabouts are asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station 057 867 4100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."

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