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Gardai say Brian Hayden was located safe and well
Gardaí have stood down the search for a missing Galway teen who had been missing since the Saturday the 15th of February in Galway City.
The search was stood down as Brian was found safe and well and the Gardaí at this time would like to thank the public for their assistance in the search.
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Gardaí released the original appeal on Monday evening and the information that was provided at the time was:
The teenager, who is described as being 5’ 6" in height and of slim build, was last seen in Galway city on Saturday, February 15.
According to gardai, he has brown hair and brown eyes and when last seen, he was wearing a camouflage jacket, navy tracksuit pants and white runners.
Gardaí, who have issued a missing persons appeal this Monday evening, say both they and Brian’s family are concerned for his well-being.
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