Gardaí appeal for help finding boy (4) missing from Kilkenny

Muaaz Usama was last seen in Kilkenny on Sunday, gardaí believe he is now in Dublin

Muaaz Usama was last seen in Kilkenny on Sunday. Photograph: via Garda Press Office
Muaaz Usama was last seen in Kilkenny on Sunday. Photograph: via Garda Press Office

Gardaí are seeking assistance from the public in locating a four-year-old boy missing since Sunday.

Muaaz Usama is described as being approximately 2 foot 4 inches in height, of slim build, with black hair and dark brown eyes. He went missing from Kilkenny city.

When last seen, Muaaz was wearing a dark green/black hoody with a grey hood, blue jeans, black shoes and black socks. He may also be wearing a yellow hoody or a blue puffy jacket.

In a statement gardaí said the boy may be travelling in the company of an adult relative and his last known location was in Dublin city.

Anyone with information on the boy’s location is asked to is asked to contact Kilkenny Garda station on 056 777 5000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

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