Gardai in Mullingar want the public's help in tracing a missing teenager.

16 year old Thea McLean hasn't been seen since Tuesday.

She is 5 foot 4 inches tall with brown hair and wears glasses.

When last seen she was wearing black and pink runners, a light coloured hooded top, Nike tracksuit bottoms and a black jacket.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Mullingar Garda Station 044 9384000 or to call the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.