Gardaí appeal issued to help locate missing Mayo teenager

Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 14-year-old Joseph Phelan, who has been missing from his home in Ballyhaunis since Tuesday.

Joseph was last seen at approximately 8.30 a.m. on Tuesday morning.

Joseph is described as being approximately 6 feet 1 inch in height with a medium build. He has brown hair and blue eyes.

When last seen, Joseph was wearing a light blue hooded jumper, grey tracksuit bottoms, a navy and orange puffer jacket and white Nike runners.

Joseph is known to frequent the Claremorris and Castlebar areas.

Anyone with information on Joseph's whereabouts is asked to contact Ballyhaunis Garda Station on 094 963 0008, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.