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Case No. 2637Missing person · Co. Dublin · 27 Dec 2024

Gardaí appeal for missing 23-year-old Dylan Melia from Tallaght, Dublin

23-year-old Dylan Melia has been missing from his home in Tallaght, Dublin 24, since Friday 27 December 2024, when he was last seen in Tallaght. Gardaí are concerned for his wellbeing and have appealed for the public's assistance in tracing his whereabouts, noting it is believed he may have travelled by bus to Dublin city centre.

  1. Reported29 Dec
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatDylan Melia is 23 years old (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe is described as approximately five foot nine inches tall with a slim build, blonde hair and blue eyes (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatWhen last seen he was wearing a navy tracksuit (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereHe is missing from his home in Tallaght, Dublin 24 (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenHe was last seen in Tallaght on Friday evening, 27 December (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenHe was reported missing on Saturday, 28 December (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí have appealed for the public's assistance in tracing his whereabouts (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherIt is believed he may have travelled by bus to Dublin city centre (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Dec2024
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardaí concerned for wellbeing of 23-year-old man missing from Tallaght home

    Gardaí and family have issued a public appeal; Dylan is described as five foot nine inches, slim build, blonde hair, blue eyes, last seen in a navy tracksuit, and may have travelled by bus to Dublin city centre.

    victim, Dylan Melia, 23, male, irish (judged from name)Dylan Melia