ALERT: Gardaí issue urgent public appeal for help locating missing 13-year-old girl

Ariana is described as being 5'1" tall, with blonde hair and blue eyes

Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a missing 13-year-old girl.

Ariana Jenkins - described as 5'1" tall, with blonde hair and blue eyes - was reported missing from Portlaoise, Co Laois on Monday, March 24.

Ariana was last seen in the Swords area of County Dublin, and she was wearing black wide-leg trousers, a black jumper, black runners and a black jacket.

Anyone with information regarding Ariana's whereabouts is urged to contact Portlaoise Garda Station at 057 867 4100, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.