ALERT: Gardai seek help in locating teenage boys reported missing in the same county

Gardai in County Louth have issued separate appeals for assistance in locating two teenage boys who have been reported as missing and who both may have travelled to Dublin.

The first appeal, which was issued shortly after 2pm this Friday, relates to Alex Byrne-Kenna, 15, from Dundalk who was last seen on Tuesday evening.

Alex is described as being approximately 5 foot 6 inches in height, of slim build with brown hair and green/brown eyes.  According to gardai, when last seen he was wearing a black hoodie, black tracksuit bottoms and black runners.

Alex is known to frequent Dublin City centre and anyone with any information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Dundalk garda station on 042 938 8400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.

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The second appeal, which was issued shortly after 3.15pm on Friday, relates to 17-year-old Jake Hafford from Drogheda, also in County Louth.

According to gardai, he was last seen at approximately 1.15pm on Thursday.

Jake is described as being approximately 6 feet in height with a slim build, short dark blonde / brown hair and blue eyes.

According to gardai, when last seen, Jake was wearing a black tracksuit and black runners and it is believed that he may have travelled to the Dublin City area.

Gardaí say both they and Jake’s family are concerned for his wellbeing.

Anyone with information on the teenager's whereabouts is asked to contact Drogheda garda station on 041 987 4200 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.