Garda in Meath are appealing for the public's help in tracing the whereabouts of a teenager missing in Navan.

16-year-old Kaitlyn Doyle was last seen in Navan at approximately 11.30pm yesterday.

She is described as being 5 foot 8 inches in height, of slim build with long straight brown hair.

She was wearing blue skinny jeans, a green long sleeve hooded jacket and a carrying a beige handbag.

Gardai and Kaitlyn's family are very concerned for her welfare and are appealing for anyone who has seen Kaitlyn or who can assist in locating her, to contact Navan Garda Station, The Garda Confidential Line, or any Garda Station.