Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 15-year-old Jason Collins who has been missing from Mountmellick for five days.

Jason is described as being 5’ 5’’ tall with black hair and of medium build.

When last seen on the 15-04-2017, he was wearing grey shorts, a black t- shirt, grey Nike runners and a blue jacket.

It is believed that he may be in the Dublin area.

Anyone who has seen Jason or who can assist in locating him is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station on 057-8674100, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.