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08 Sept 2025

ALERT: Gardai in urgent appeal to locate boy, 17, who may have travelled to Dublin

Concerns expressed for well-being of Jake Hafford who was last seen in Sligo town at the weekend

ALERT: Gardai in urgent appeal to locate boy, 17, who may have travelled to Dublin

Jake Hafford was last seen in Sligo town on January 4

Gardaí have issued a public appeal for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a 17-year-old boy who has been reported as missing for several days.
 
Jake Hafford, who 
was last seen in Sligo town on January 4 is described as being approximately 5 feet 11 inches in height with a slim build, short brown hair and blue eyes.

According to gardai, when last seen, the teenager was wearing a black tracksuit, black hoodie and black runners.
 
It is believed that Jake may have travelled to the Dublin city area and gardai say they are 
concerned for his well-being.

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Anyone with information on Jake’s whereabouts is asked to contact Sligo garda station on 071 915 7000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.

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