Missing Westmeath teenager found safe and well

Melissa McDonnell has been located safe and well. 

Update - November 1, 2023: Melissa McDonnell has been located safe and well. 

Gardaí thank the public for their assistance.

November 1, 2023: Gardaí have asked for the public's help to find a 16-year-old girl missing from her home in Mullingar, Co Westmeath.

Melissa McDonnell was reported missing on Monday.

She is described as being approximately 5ft 2in tall, of thin build, with blonde hair, and blue eyes.

When last seen, Melissa was wearing light blue leggings, a crop top, a khaki green gilet, black runners, and had a white handbag.

She may have travelled to Carlow town.

Gardaí are concerned for Melissa's welfare.

Anyone with any information on her whereabouts is asked to contact Mullingar Garda Station on 044 938 4000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.