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26 Mar 2026

Search for teenager missing nearly a week stood down

Jake Hafford, 17, was last seen in Sligo town on Wednesday

Search for teenager missing nearly a week stood down

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Appeals for help in locating missing 17-year-old youth who has not been seen for a number of days has been stood down, gardaí have confirmed.

Gardaí confirmed there has been a positive outcome and that the search has now been stood down.

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"Jake Hafford (17), who was reported missing from Sligo town since January 21, has been found by Gardaí.

"An Garda Síochána would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance."

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