Search expanded for missing teen as worry mounts

Gardaí in Limerick are examining the mobile phone of missing 15-year-old Chloe Kinsella for clues about her disappearance.

She has been missing from her home in Kileely since last Saturday night.

Expert dog units have been drafted in to help with the massive land, air and water operation.

The search is getting rather desperate now," said reporter Nick Rabitts of the Limerick Leader. "The Gardaí have deployed lots of resources as well."

"Her family are very worried. I've been talking to her sister … and there is a huge amount of worry at this stage."

Gardaí said they are also following up on dozens of reported sightings of Chloe, and trawling through hundreds of hours of CCTV footage.