Appeal launched to find teenage Dublin girl missing for four days
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Gardai have launched an appeal for help finding a teenage girl who has been missing for four days.
Britney Maughan, 16, has been reported missing from her home in Finglas since Wednesday, June 18. She is described as being 5' 2" tall, with a slim build, brown hair and green eyes.
When last seen, Britney was wearing a black jacket, grey tracksuit and had a white handbag. It is believed she may have travelled to the Bray area.
Anyone with any information on Britney's whereabouts is asked to contact Finglas Garda station on 01 666 7500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
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