Gardai plead for help to trace missing Irish teen known to frequent Dublin

Gardai have issued an appeal for help in tracing a missing teenager who may be in Dublin.

Wexford lad, Jim Bob McDonagh, 16, went missing from his home in Wexford town after 5pm on Thursday, September 15. He is described as being approximately 5 foot 6 inches in height with a broad build.

Jim Bob has brown hair and blue eyes. When last seen, he was wearing a black tracksuit, black t-shirt and a black gilet jacket.

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Jim Bob is known to frequent the Santry area in Dublin. A garda spokeswoman said: "Anyone with information on Jim Bob’s whereabouts is asked to contact Wexford Garda Station on 053 916 5200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."

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