Aleksejs Snitko was located safe and well this evening (9/12/2018) in Drogheda, Co. Louth.
No further action is required. We would like to thank everyone who assisted in this appeal.
The earlier press release included below refers.
Garda Press Office
Gardaí in Balbriggan area appealing to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 15-year-old Aleksejs Snitko.
Aleksejs Snitko was last seen when he left his home in Balbriggan yesterday afternoon (8/12/2018) at approximately 4pm and was reported missing to Gardaí by family members at approximately 11pm.
He is described as 6ft tall, of average build, blue eyes and short black hair; styled on top with the sides shaved.
When last seen Aleksejs was wearing grey Under Armour shoes, a tight navy cotton track suit bottoms and a grey hoody under a navy coat. He also had a blue Puma back pack.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Balbriggan Garda Station 01-8020510 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
A photo of Aleksejs is available by email request to pressoffice@garda.ie