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Case No. 1860Missing person · Co. Dublin · 11 Apr 2025

Gardaí launch urgent search appeal for two teenagers missing from Santry, Dublin

Two teenagers, Vu Thi Thao Vi (15) and Chu Dieu Linh (16), were reported missing from Santry, Dublin 13, on Friday 11 April 2025. Gardaí launched an urgent search appeal on 13 April 2025, providing physical descriptions and last-seen clothing for both girls. The public has been asked to contact Coolock Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line with any information. No arrests or charges have been reported as of the latest update.

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Key facts

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What happened
  • Two teenagers, Vu Thi Thao Vi (15) and Chu Dieu Linh (16), were reported missing from Santry, Dublin 13.
  • Vu Thi Thao Vi is 150cm tall with a slim build, brown eyes, and long black hair, and was last seen wearing a light brown sweater and jeans.
  • Chu Dieu Linh is 160cm tall with a medium build and shoulder-length brown hair, and was last seen wearing a black jacket and jeans.
When
They were reported missing on Friday 11 April 2025.
Investigation
  • Gardaí launched an urgent search appeal on 13 April 2025 seeking the public's assistance in tracing the teenagers.
  • The public is asked to contact Coolock Garda Station on 01 666 4200 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatTwo teenagers were reported missing from Santry, Dublin 13 (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatVu Thi Thao Vi is 150cm tall with a slim build, brown eyes and long black hair (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatVu Thi Thao Vi was last seen wearing a light brown sweater and jeans (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatChu Dieu Linh is 160cm tall with a medium build and shoulder length brown hair (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatChu Dieu Linh was last seen wearing a black jacket and jeans (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThey were reported missing on Friday 11 April 2025 (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the missing teenagers (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe public is asked to contact Coolock Garda Station on 01 666 4200 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Apr2025
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardaí launch urgent search appeal for two teenagers missing from Dublin

    Gardaí launched an urgent search appeal for two teenagers missing from Santry, Dublin 13, since 11 April 2025, with physical descriptions and last-seen clothing provided.

    victim, Vu Thi Thao Vi, 15, female, non-irish (judged from name)Vu Thi Thao Vivictim, Chu Dieu Linh, 16, female, non-irish (judged from name)Chu Dieu Linh