Gardai seek public’s help in tracing missing 16-year-old

*UPDATE: Gardai have confirmed that Jody Burns has been located safe and well.

GARDAÍ are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a 16-year-old boy who is missing from Tallaght.

In an appeal issued this evening, Gardaí have asked the public’s help in tracing the whereabouts of 16-year-old Jody Burns, who is missing from the Tallaght area since July 22, 2021.

Jody is described as being 5’ 10” in height, of average build with blue eyes and sandy brown hair.

Gardaí say he may have travelled to Dublin City Centre and is known to frequent that area.

Anyone with any information that can assist Gardaí in locating Jody, is asked to contact Tallaght Garda Station on 01 666 6000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.