LIVE: Three teenage girls go missing as gardaí issue alert amid major concern

Gardaí have issued appeals to the public to help find three teenage girls missing from their homes in Dublin.

The three separate appeals were all issued on Saturday as gardaí expressed concern and asked the public to help find the three teens.

The first appeal relates to a missing 16-year-old schoolgirl who vanished from her home in Dublin last weekend.

Gardaí said in a statement that they are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 16-year-old Makayla Brady who is reported missing from Malahide, Co Dublin since Sunday, March 30, 2025.

"Makayla is described as being approximately 5 feet 2 inches tall, with long, dark brown hair and blue eyes. When last seen, Makayla was wearing a black tracksuit and a black cap," gardaí added.

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Anyone with information on Makayla’s whereabouts is asked to contact Malahide Garda Station on 01 666 4600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

The second appeal from gardaí was for 15-year-old Katie Stokes who was last seen in Tallaght, Dublin 24, on Thursday, April 3 2025, at approximately 1.30pm.

Katie is described as being approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall, with a slim build, blonde hair and brown eyes.

When last seen, Katie was wearing a white peaked cap, black runners, a black tracksuit, and a black jacket.

It is believed that Katie may have travelled to the Dublin City Centre area.

Gardaí and Katie’s family are concerned for her wellbeing.

Anyone with information on Katie’s whereabouts is asked to contact Tallaght Garda Station on 01 666 6000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

The final appeal relates to missing 16-year-old Shola Fanthorpe who was also reported missing from her home in Tallaght, Dublin 24 since.

Shola was last seen in the Killinarden area of Tallaght, Dublin 24 area on Thursday, April 3, at approximately 12.50pm.

Shola is described as being approximately 5 feet 2 inches tall, with brown hair and a slim build.

When last seen, Shola was wearing a navy jumper with light blue stripes on the sleeves, navy trousers, black Nike runners, and a cream Superdry coat.

Shola is known to frequent the Rossfield and Brookfield areas of Tallaght.

Gardaí and Shola’s family are concerned for her wellbeing.

Anyone with information on Shola’s whereabouts is asked to contact Tallaght Garda Station on 01 666 6000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.