UPDATE: Russell Lekhutile has been located safe and well.
Gardai have asked for the public’s help to find a 16-year-old boy, who has been missing from his home in Donegal for two days.
Russell Lekhutile has been missing from his home in Letterkenny since Friday afternoon, February 10, 2023.
The teenager is described as being approximately 5’6” in height, of a slim build, with black hair and brown eyes.
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Russell is thought to be in the Letterkenny area of Donegal and his family, as well as gardaí, are concerned for his safety.
Anyone with information has been asked to contact their local garda station.
A full statement from An Garda Siochana read: "Gardaí are appealing for the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 16-year-old Russell Lekhutile, who is missing from his home in Letterkenny, Donegal since Friday afternoon, 10th February 2023.
"Russell is described as being approximately 5’6” in height, of a slim build, with black hair and brown eyes.
"It is believed Russell is in the Letterkenny area of Donegal.
"Gardaí and Russell’s family are concerned for his safety.
Anyone with information on Russell’s whereabouts are asked to contact Letterkenny Garda Station on 074 916 7100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."
In an update on Sunday night, a Garda spokesperson said: "Russell Lekhutile, 16 years, who was missing from his home in Letterkenny, Donegal since 10th February, 2023 has been located safe and well.
"No further media action is required.
"An Garda Síochána would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance."
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