 
                            UPDATE: Jarren has been located safe and well.
Gardaí are appealing for help in locating a man missing from the midlands.
23 year old Jarren O'Brien was last seen in Portlaoise at about 3.30 yesterday afternoon.
He's described as 6 foot in height, of stocky build, with long red/blonde hair and brown eyes.
He was wearing grey shorts, a grey top with maroon sleeves, and a neck band at the time.
Anyone with any information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station on 057 867 4100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.
UPDATE @ 16.20: Jarren has been located safe and well.
 
                             
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