Cork teen found safe and well after going missing for three days

UPDATE: "Katelynn O'Driscoll has been located safe and well. No further media action is required. An Garda Síochána would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance."

Gardai have appealed to the public for help in locating a missing 16-year-old from Cork.

Katelynn O’Driscoll was last seen in Cork City on Wednesday, November 30, according to investigating officers.

She is described as being 5 foot 10 inches and is of slim build with black hair and brown eyes.

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When last seen, she was wearing a black jacket and blue jeans.

Anyone with any information on Katelynn's whereabouts is asked to contact Gurranabraher Garda Station on 021 4946200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

In a statement released this evening, a garda spokesperson confirmed: “Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 16-year-old Katelynn O'Driscoll who was last seen in Cork city on Wednesday, 30th November 2022.

“Katelynn is described as being approximately 5 foot 10 inches in height with a slim build, black hair, and brown eyes.

“When last seen, Katelynn was wearing a black jacket and blue jeans.”

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