Gardai issue appeal for help in locating missing Carlow teen

Gardai have issued an alert to the public as they continue to search for a 15-year-old girl missing from Co. Carlow.

Melissa McDonnell was last seen on October 21, 2022 and is missing from Killeshin Road.

She is described as being 5’3” in height and is of slim build with dark blonde hair and green eyes.

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When last seen, Melissa was wearing a pink dress and a dark leather jacket.

Anyone with any information on Melissa's whereabouts is asked to contact Carlow Garda Station on (059) 9174300 or any Garda station.

A garda spokesperson confirmed: “Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Melissa McDonnell, aged 15 years, missing from Killeshin Road, Carlow since Friday, 21st October 2022.

“Melissa is 5’ 3” in height and of a slim build. She has dark blonde hair and green eyes.

“When last seen Melissa was wearing a pink dress and a dark leather jacket.”

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