ALERT: Urgent appeal for help in locating 16-year-old girl missing for almost a week

Gardaí are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Michaela Colgan O’Connor who has been reported missing from the Whitehall area of Dublin 9.

The 16-year-old, who was last seen on Friday, June 14, is described as being approximately 5 foot 6 inches in height with a slight build, brown hair, and brown eyes.

According to gardai, it's not known what Michaela was wearing when last seen.

Gardaí and Michaela’s family say they are concerned for her wellbeing and that they believe she may have travelled the Navan area of Co. Meath.

READ ALSO: Woman in her 60s dies at Dublin Airport after arriving on Ryanair flight

Anyone with information regarding Michaela’s whereabouts is urged to contact Ballymun garda station at 01 666 4400, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any garda station.