Josh Smith located safe and well

UPDATE:

Josh Smith has been located safe and well. An Garda Síochána would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance. No further media action is required.

An appeal for information on the whereabouts of a missing 12 year old boy has been made by An Garda Síochána.

Josh Smith was last seen in the Mullingar area at approximately 6:30pm on Monday last, August 16.

Josh is described as being approximately 5 foot 1 in height, with a thin build, short black hair, and brown eyes.

When last seen, Josh was wearing a black tracksuit top, black trousers, and Reebok runners. He was also carrying an Ellesse bag with him.

Anyone with any information on Josh's whereabouts are asked to contact Gardaí in Mullingar on 044 938 4000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station