Gardaí are appealing for the public's help in tracing the whereabouts of a missing Dublin woman.

Christina Lavin from Kilmainham Bank, Emmet Road, Dublin 8 has not been seen since 1.30pm yesterday afternoon.

She is described as being 5’6” in height - of thin build with short red wavy hair and green eyes. When last seen Christina was believed to be wearing a purple and pink coloured woollen coat and black trousers.

Anyone who can help in finding her is asked to contact Gardaí at Kilmainham on 01-666-9700, the Garda Confidential Line 1800-666-111, or any Garda station.