ALERT: Urgent appeal issued as gardai express concern for welfare of missing 13-year-old

Gardaí in Dublin have issued an urgent appeal for assistance in locating a 13-year-old girl who has been reported as missing.

Nicola Kucal, who was last seen at her home in Clondalkin at around 9.20am this Wednesday morning, is described as being approximately 5 feet 8 inches in height, with a slim build.

According to gardai, she has long brown hair and brown eyes and wears glasses with a large clear frame.

When last seen Nicola was wearing a navy jacket, navy jumper, white shirt, navy and green tartan skirt, black socks and black shoes. She was also wearing black fingerless gloves and carrying a brown handbag.

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Gardaí say both they and Nicola's family are concerned for her welfare and they are appealing to members of the public to assist them.

Anyone with information on Ann's whereabouts is urged to contact Clondalkin garda station on 01 666 7600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.