Gardai have issued an urgent appeal for help in locating a boy, aged 12, who is missing in Dublin.
Michael Connors has been reported missing from his home in Ballycullen, Dublin 24 since Friday evening, March 17.
Officers conducting the search say he was last seen at around 5:00 pm in the Rathfarnham area of Dublin.
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The young boy is described as being around 5’4 in height, and is slim, with brown hair and blue eyes.
When last seen, he was wearing a black Canada Goose Jacket, black Nike runners, a black and grey zip-top, and blue and white bottoms.
A statement released on Saturday evening read: “Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 12-year-old Michael Connors who is missing from his home in Ballycullen, Dublin 24 since Friday evening, 17th March 2023. Michael was last seen at approximately 5pm in the Rathfarnham area of Dublin.
“Michael is described as being approximately 5’4 in height, slim, with brown hair and blue eyes. When last seen, he was wearing a black Canada Goose Jacket, black Nike runners, a black and grey zip top and blue and white bottoms”.
Anyone with information on Michael’s whereabouts is asked to contact Rathfarnham Garda Station on 01 666 6500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
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