ALERT: Gardai issue appeal amid concerns for wellbeing of girl reported missing in Dublin
Gardai say 16-year-old Jesica Filipache has not been seen since Wednesday evening
Gardaí have issued an urgent appeal for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a 16-year-old girl who has not been seen for several days.
In an appeal, issued on Friday evening, they say Jesica Filipache, from Santry, Dublin 9 was last seen on the Old Swords Road in Dublin 9 at approximately 5:15pm on Wednesday, August 27.
Jesica is described as being approximately 5 foot 3 inches in height, of slim build with black hair and brown eyes.
According to gardai, who say they are concerned for her wellbeing, when last seen the teenager was wearing a black leather jacket, pink tracksuit bottoms and white runners.
An urgent appeal has been issued and members of the public who have any information on her whereabouts or who may be able to assist gardai are asked to come forward.
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They can do so by contacting Ballymun garda station in Dublin on 01 6664400 the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any garda station.