Missing Newbridge Teen Found Safe & Well

Wednesday, 1 December 2021 09:08

Shane O'Connor located this morning

Following an appeal for information on a missing Newbridge teen, Gardaí have confirmed 17 year-old Shane O'Connor has been located, safe & well.

Kildare Gardaí are appealing for information on a teenager missing from Newbridge.

17-year-old Shane O’Connor was last seen on Monday morning, shortly after 6am.

Shane is described as being approximately 5' 7" in height with a medium build.

He has short brown hair, with blue eyes.

When Shane was last seen, he was wearing a yellow jacket, black trousers and blue runners.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Newbridge Garda Station: 045 440 180

Or the Garda Confidential Line: 1800 666 111

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