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Case No. 2487Missing person · Co. Sligo · 20 Jan 2025

Gardaí appeal for missing 17-year-old Jake Hafford from Sligo

Jake Hafford, 17, has been missing from Sligo town since Monday, 20 January 2025. Gardaí are concerned for his wellbeing and have appealed for the public's assistance in tracing his whereabouts.

  1. Reported23 Jan
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatJake Hafford is 17 years old (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe is approximately five feet 11 inches in height with a slim build (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe has short brown hair and blue eyes (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatWhen last seen he was wearing a blue tracksuit, black tracksuit and white runners (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereHe has been missing from Sligo town since Monday, 20 January 2025 (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing his whereabouts (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe public is asked to contact Sligo Garda Station on 071 915 7000 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Jan2025
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardai 'concerned' for wellbeing of Sligo teen missing for number of days

    Gardaí launched a public appeal for information on the whereabouts of 17-year-old Jake Hafford, missing from Sligo town since 20 January 2025, providing a physical description and details of his clothing when last seen.

    victim, Jake Hafford, 17, maleJake Hafford