Gardaí are seeking the public's help in locating 17-year-old Claudia Howard.

She is missing from her home in Ongar, Dublin 15 since Wednesday May 1st.

When last seen she was wearing a green camouflague jacket and black jeans.

Claudia is described as 5'8" in height, of slim build, with hazel-coloured eyes and auburn colour hair.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Blanchardstown Garda station on 01-666-7000, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800-666-111 or any Garda station.

Undated photo of Claudia Howard | Image: Garda press office