ALERT: Gardai in urgent appeal as they seek to locate girl, 16, who may be in Wicklow

Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 16-year-old Britney Maughan who has been reported as missing from her home in Dublin.

The teenager, from Finglas, Dublin 11, is described as being approximately 5 foot two inches in height, with a slim build, brown hair and green eyes.

According to gardai, when last seen on Wednesday, June 18, Britney was wearing a black jacket, grey tracksuit and had a white handbag.
 
A spokesperson confirmed one line of inquiry is that the 16-year-old may have travelled from her home to the Bray area of Co. Wicklow.
 
Anyone with any information on Britney's whereabouts is asked to contact Finglas garda station on 01 666 7500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.

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Separately, gardai say 16-year-old David Adams, who was reported missing from his home in Navan, County Meath a week ago has been located 'safe and well.'

Prior to being located, the teenager has not been seen since Sunday, June 15.

No further information has been disclosed publicly but gardai have thanked members of the public and the media for their assistance during the appeal