21/04/2015

Man Arrested In Connection With 1997 Disappearance

Gardaí investigating the disappearance of 17-year-old Ciara Breen in 1997 have arrested a man.

It is understood that the arrest follows information received from two people who contacted detectives last November.

Ciara Breen was reported missing on 13 February, 1997. She was last seen in the early hours of the morning at her home on Bachelors Walk in Dundalk.

Garda have renewed their appeal for anyone with information in relation to Ciara’s disappearance, or who may have seen her on the night or morning that she disappeared, to contact Dundalk Garda Station on 042-9388400, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666111 or any garda station.

(MH/CD)

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