28/07/2016

Fresh Appeal Issued For Woman Missing Since 1998

Gardaí investigating the disappearance of Deirdre Jacob in 1998 have issued a fresh appeal for information.

Ms Jacob was last seen crossing the road towards the entrance to her home at 3pm at Roseberry, Newbridge, Co. Kildare on Tuesday, 28 July 1998. She was eighteen years old at the time.

She is described as 5ft 3inches in height, of slim build with grey/green eyes and dark chin length hair.

When last seen she was wearing a navy V neck t-shirt with white trim on collar and sleeves, navy or black straight jeans and blue Nike runners.

It is also known that she was carrying a distinctive black satchel type bag with long shoulder straps with word CAT in large yellow capital letters on the side. The bag has never been located and Gardai are interested in hearing from anyone who has ever found or noticed a bag similar to this.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111 or Newbridge Garda Station at 045-431212. 

(MH/LM)

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