26/07/2013

Renewed Appeal Over Teenager Missing For 15 Years

A new public appeal has been issued for information about the 1998 disappearance of Deirdre Jacob.

It comes as the 15th anniversary of Ms Jacobs disappearance in Co Kildare will be marked on Sunday 28 July.

The student teacher was 18 at the time of her disappearance. She was last seen on the Barretstown Road, Roseberry, Co Kildare at around 15:00 on July 28 1998.

Superintendent Joseph Prendergast said the investigation remains open and active, adding: "Fifteen years on, we are very anxious to get some answers for Deirdre Jacob's family.

“If you have any information, I urge you to call Crimestoppers today."

Anybody with information can call Crimestoppers on 1800 25 00 25.

(MH/CD)

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