Gardaí are looking for the public's help in locating missing 17-year-old Kalem Murphy.

He is missing from the Lucan area of Dublin.

Kalem was last seen on Thursday August 16th at around 7.20pm.

He is described as 5' 10", of slim build with blonde hair.

He was last seen wearing white jeans with cuts in the knees, a blue t-shirt, cream jacket and burgundy runners.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Lucan Garda Station on 01-666-7300, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800-666-111 or any Garda Station.