UPDATE 14/03: Nuchara has been found safe and well.

Gardaí say they would like to thank the public for their assistance.

Original story: Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Nuchara O'Dowd who is missing from her home in Ballinteer, in Dublin.

Nuchara, who is 30 years old, was last seen in the early hours of yesterday morning on Drumcondra Road after leaving work.

She is described as being 5'2'' in height, with slight build, long black hair and brown eyes - wearing jeans, navy blue coat and black Adidas runners with white soles.