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Case No. 29800Other (missing child) · Co. Louth · 4 Oct 2021

Gardaí appeal for missing 11-year-old boy in Drogheda, Co Louth

Eddie Rogers, an 11-year-old boy, has been missing from Drogheda, Co Louth, since Monday morning, 4 October 2021. He was last seen at approximately 10am on Upper Magdalene Street, wearing grey trousers, a black puffa jacket and a black baseball cap, and carrying a dark coloured school bag. Gardaí and his family are concerned for his welfare and have issued a public appeal for information. No suspect has been identified and the case remains under investigation.

  1. Reported4 Oct
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
  • Eddie Rogers, an 11-year-old boy, has been missing from Drogheda, Co Louth, since 4 October 2021.
  • He is described as approximately 4'11" in height with a slim build, brown hair, blue eyes, and a scar on his right cheek.
  • He was wearing grey trousers, a black puffa jacket and a black baseball cap, and carrying a dark coloured school bag.
Where
He was last seen at approximately 10am on Upper Magdalene Street in Drogheda.
When
He has been missing since Monday morning, 4 October 2021.
Investigation
Gardaí and his family are concerned for his welfare and have issued a public appeal for information.
5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatHe has a scar on his right cheek. (extra.ie)
  • whatHe was wearing grey trousers, a black puffa jacket and a black baseball cap. (extra.ie)
  • whatHe was carrying a dark coloured school bag. (extra.ie)
  • whereHe was last seen at approximately 10am on Upper Magdalene Street in Drogheda. (extra.ie)
  • whenHe has been missing since Monday morning, 4 October 2021. (extra.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Oct2021
    Reportedextra.ie, first report
    Gardai concerned for welfare of missing 11-year-old - Extra.ie

    Initial Gardaí appeal for information on the missing 11-year-old boy, including his physical description, last known location and clothing.

    victim, Eddie Rogers, 11, male, irish (judged from name)Eddie Rogers