GARDAI are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teenager who was last seen on Monday.
Jake Cunningham Burke, 16, was reported missing from Mountmellick, Co. Laois.
Cops said the teen is five foot with a slim build, black hair and green eyes.
It’s believed that Jake may have travelled to the Carlow area.
Gardai are appealing to anyone with any information on Jake’s whereabouts.
A garda spokesperson said: “Gardai are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 16-year-old Jake Cunningham Burke who is reported missing in Mountmellick, Co. Laois since Friday, 16th June 2025.
“Jake is described as being approximately 5 foot in height, with a slim build, black hair and green eyes.
“He is believed to have travelled to the Carlow area.
“Anyone with any information on Jake’s whereabouts is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda station on 057 867 4100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.”
Separately, an urgent search has been launched to find a missing schoolboy, 10, who disappeared nearly 24hours ago.
Police Scotland are appealing to find Haiden Crawford, who vanished in Edinburgh at around midday on Friday.
The youngster was last seen in the Glenalmond Place area and cops say he may have travelled in the city by bus.
Officers say “concerns are growing” for the 10-year-old schoolboy and have urged anyone with information to come forward.
Haiden is described as being 4ft 10ins, of average build, with short orange coloured hair.
A force spokesperson said: “Officers are asking for the help of the public to trace a 10-year-old boy reported missing in Edinburgh.
“Haiden Crawford was last seen around midday on Friday, 20 June, in the Glenalmond Place area.
“He is described as around 4ft 10ins, of average build with short orange coloured hair.”
Inspector Quentin Russell added: “Concerns are growing for Haiden’s welfare and it is vital that we find him to make sure he is safe and well.
“He may have taken a bus and travelled around the city.
“We are asking anyone who has seen Haiden or knows where he might be to get in touch with us immediately.”
