Search for missing 14-year-old boy known to frequent Dublin city
Gardaí have appealed to the public for help with located a missing 14-year-old boy known to frequent Dublin city centre.
Nathan Hunt McDonagh is reported missing from Naul, Dublin, since Monday, June 30th. Nathan is described as being 5 foot 10 inches in height with a slim build.
He has light brown/fair hair and blue eyes. Nathan is known to frequent the Dublin city centre area.
Anyone with any information on Nathan's whereabouts is asked to contact Balbriggan Garda Station on 01 666 4500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
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