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08 Sept 2025

Alert: Gardai appeal for help in locating missing 16-year-old

Patrick Potter was last seen on Friday afternoon

Alert: Gardai appeal for help in locating missing 16-year-old

Patrick Potter was last seen shortly after 1pm on Friday afternoon

Gardaí are seeking help from members of the public in tracing the whereabouts of a 16-year-old boy who has not been seen for several days.

Patrick Potter has been reported as missing from Burnfoot in County Donegal - he was last seen shortly after 1pm on Friday afternoon. 

He is described as being 5 foot 3 inches in height and of slim build. He has brown hair and blue eyes.

According to gardai, when last seen, Patrick was wearing a black baseball cap, a black Canada Goose jacket, grey trousers and white runners.

Anyone with any information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Buncrana garda station on 074 932 0540, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.

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