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06 Sept 2025

ALERT: Gardaí launch search for missing teenager last seen 10 days ago

It is believed that he may have travelled to the Portlaoise or Carlow areas

ALERT: Gardaí launch search for missing teen last seen 10 days ago

Jake is described as being approximately 5 foot 7 inches in height, with a slim build, brown hair and green eyes

Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a missing 16-year-old. 

Jake Cunningham Burke was reported missing in Mountmellick, Co Laois since Tuesday, July 8. 

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He is described as being approximately 5 foot 7 inches in height, with a slim build, brown hair and green eyes.

It is believed that the teenager may have travelled to the Portlaoise or Carlow areas.

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.

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