Gardai wish to express their thanks to all members of the public and media for their assistance in this matter.
21.01pm.
Gardai seeking the whereabouts of a missing 3 year girl wish to correct the childs name. Saoirse Carr is missing from her home at Holburn Hill, Belturbet, Co. Cavan.
It is believed that Saoirse is in the company of her mother, Rachel Mc Donald Carr, 45 years, of Holburn Hill, Belturbet, Co Cavan. They were last seen at approximately 12.30 p.m. today 16th February at their home.
Rachel McDonald is described as 5’7’’, of broad build with brown hair and brown eyes.
It is believed Rachel and Saoirse are travelling in a blue MG registered number 02 D 13074.
Photographs of this type of car are available on request at pressoffice@garda.ie.
Anyone with information is asked to dial 999 or 112.
20.03pm
Gardaí in Co.Cavan are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of three year old Saoirse Carr, Holburn Hill, Belturbet, Co. Cavan.
It is believed that Saoirse is in the company of her mother, Rachel Mc Donald Carr, 45 years, of Holburn Hill, Belturbet, Co Cavan. They were last seen at approximately 12.30 p.m. today 16th February at their home.
Rachel McDonald is described as 5’7’’, of broad build with brown hair and brown eyes.
It is believed Rachel and Saoirse are travelling in a blue MG registered number 02 D 13074.
Anyone with information is asked to dial 999 or 112.
Please do not approach those involved, instead immediately dial 999 or 112. THE GARDA CONFIDENTIAL NUMBER SHOULD NOT BE USED AS THE NUMBER IS NOT MANNED ON A 24 HOUR BASIS)
A photographs is available on request from the Garda Press Office at pressoffice@garda.ie.
All media queries should be made via the Garda Press Office 01 6662071 or pressoffice@garda.ie
Further information and updates will follow not later than 4 a.m.
NOTE:
We request that the media would immediately issue this Alert for the information of the public and include in your on line communications as appropriate.
The Press Office of An Garda Siochána will issue updates every hour if not more frequently. A Garda spokesperson is available at this time. The cancellation of the Alert will also be issued, when appropriate.
Gardaí have initiated a Child Rescue Ireland (CRI) Alert. Initiating a CRI Alert requires careful consideration. As indicated at the launch of the initiative, media assistance is vital in ensuring the support of the community and the safe return of the child. Further information on the Child Rescue Ireland Alert System is available on the Garda website.
Child Abduction in the context of these guidelines refers to taking or detaining a 'Child 'under the age of eighteen (18) years without lawful authority or reasonable excuse.
The legislation applicable to the term abduction is:
Section 15 Non Fatal Offences against the Person Act 1997, False Imprisonment
Section 16 Non Fatal Offences against the Person Act 1997, Abduction
Section 17 Non Fatal Offences against the Person Act 1997, Abduction
CRI Alert will only be launched when all the following criteria exist.
• The child is under the age of eighteen (18) years
• There is a reasonable belief that the child has been abducted
• There is a reasonable belief that there is an immediate and serious risk to the health or welfare of a child
• There is sufficient information available to enable the public to assist An Garda Síochana in locating the child.
19.24pm
