Gardaí launch urgent search appeal for Cork teenager missing for number of days
John O'Donoghue, aged 15, is reported missing from Bandon, County Cork. John was last seen in Bandon at approximately 10.30pm on Monday, July 28.
John is described as being approximately five foot five inches in height with a slim build. He has fair hair and blue eyes with a tattoo on his lower right forearm. When last seen, he was wearing a grey tracksuit and runners.
A Garda spokesperson said: 'Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 15-year-old John O'Donoghue, who is reported missing from Bandon, County Cork.'
They added: 'Anyone with information on John's whereabouts is asked to contact Bandon Garda Station on 023 8852200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.'
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