GARDAÍ ARE SEEKING the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 15 year old Jason Collins.

The teenager has been missing from Mountmellick since Saturday 15 April.

Jason is described as being 5’ 5’’ tall with black hair and of medium build.

When last seen he was wearing grey shorts, a black t- shirt, grey Nike runners and a blue jacket.

It is believed that he may be in the Dublin area.

Anyone who has seen Jason or who can assist in locating him is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station on 057-8674100, the garda confidential telephone line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.

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Appeal for 15-year-old Jason Collins missing from Laois

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