ALERT: Gardai concerned for wellbeing of Midlands teenager who has been missing for four days

Gardai have issued an appeal for information on a teenager who has been missing from his home in the Midlands for four days.

Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 16-year-old Jake Cunningham Burke who is reported missing in Mountmellick, Co. Laois since Friday, May 23.

Jake is described as being approximately 5 foot 5 inches in height, with a slim build, brown hair and brown eyes.

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When last seen, Jake was wearing black pants and a black/pink jacket.

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It is believed that Jake was in the Carlow area and may have since travelled to Dublin.

Gardaí are concerned for his wellbeing.

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Anyone with any information on Jake's whereabouts is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda station on 057 867 4100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

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