Gardai in urgent appeal for help in locating missing girl who may have travelled to Dublin

Pictured is Aliyah Smyth Donnelly who has not been seen since Mondayplaceholder image
Pictured is Aliyah Smyth Donnelly who has not been seen since Monday

Aliyah Smyth Donnelly, 14, from Portlaoise has not been seen since around 7.40pm on Monday August 25.

An Garda Síochána are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a teenage girl who has vanished from her home in County Laois. 

In an appeal, they say Aliyah Smyth Donnelly, 14, from Portlaoise has not been seen since around 7.40pm on Monday August 25.

It is believed she may have travelled to County Dublin as she is known to frequent Dublin City Centre and the Blanchardstown area. 

The 14-year-old is described as approximately 5 foot 2 inches tall with a slim build, red hair and brown-green eyes. 

According to gardai, when last seen Aliyah was wearing a leopard print top and black trousers. 

In their appeal, issued this Wednesday, gardai have said that both they and Aliyah's family are worried about her wellbeing and they are urgently seeking help in locating her. 

They have asked that anyone with information on her whereabouts should contact Portlaoise garda station on (057) 8674100,  the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any other garda station. 

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