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26 Mar 2026

LATEST: Search for missing Dublin man stood down as gardai issue update

Robert Costello, 35, who was reported missing from Jobstown earlier this week has been located

LATEST: Search for missing Dublin man stood down as gardai issue update

Robert Costello, 35, who was reported missing from Jobstown in Dublin earlier this week has been located

A missing persons appeal which was issued after a Dublin man vanished earlier this week has been stood down, gardai have confirmed.

A public appeal for assistance was issued on Thursday morning with gardai expressing concern for the wellbeing of Robert Costello.

The 35-year-old went missing from his home in Jobstown, Dublin 24 on Wednesday - sparking a significant search operation.

In an update, issued this Friday, gardai confirmed there has been a positive outcome.

"Robert Costello (35) who was reported missing from Jobstown, Dublin 24, since Wednesday, April 30 2025, has been located safe and well," said a spokesperson in a brief statement.

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No further information has been disclosed publicly but garda have thanked members of the public and the media for their assistance during the missing person appeal.

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