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26 Mar 2026

Gardai stand down search for missing teenage girl in the Midlands as update issued

Gardai stand down search for missing teenage girl in the Midlands as update issued

Gardai stand down search for missing teenage girl in the Midlands as update issued

Gardai stand down search for missing teenage girl in the Midlands as update issued

Gardai have stood down the search for a missing teenage girl in the Midlands.

Thirteen-year-old Ariana Jenkins was reported missing from her home in Portlaoise, Co Laois on Monday, March 24.

In an update issued on Thursday afternoon, gardai say that Ariana has been located safe and well.

Gardaí thanked the public and the media for their assistance.

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