ALERT: Gardai in urgent appeal as concerns grow for welfare of 13-year-old boy

Gardaí have issued an urgent appeal for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 13-year-old Neo Varghese, who has been reported missing from his home in Tullamore, County Offaly.

Neo, who was last seen on Tuesday evening, is described as being 5 foot 4 inches in height, with a slim build, black hair and brown eyes. When last seen, he was wearing a black hoodie.

According to gardaí, both they and Neo's family are concerned for his well-being.

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Anyone with any information on the teenager's whereabouts is asked to contact Tullamore garda station in County Offaly on 057 932 7600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.