'Concern' grows for Cork teenager last seen before weekend
Jonathan Herrera, aged 15, is reported missing from his home in Killeens, Cork. Jonathan was last seen in Killeens at approximately 11am on Thursday morning, July 10.
Jonathan is described as being approximately five feet six inches tall with a slim build, brown hair and brown eyes.
Gardaí and Jonathan's family are concerned for his well-being and have appealed for anyone with any information on his whereabouts to contact authorities.
A Garda spokesperson said: 'Gardaí are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 15-year-old Jonathan Herrera who is reported missing from his home in Killeens, Cork since Thursday 10 July'.
They added: 'Anyone with information on Jonathan's whereabouts is asked to contact Mayfield Garda Station on 021 455 8510, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.'
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