09/08/2005

Police issue separate missing person appeals

Police in west Belfast are appealing for information concerning the disappearance of a teenager who has not been seen since August 4.

Martin Begley, 15, was last seen in the Somerton Road area of the city shortly before midnight.

He is described as being 5'8" in height, of slim build, dark hair and swarthy complexion. He was wearing dark blue tracksuit bottoms, black t-shirt and white trainers.

Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at Tennent Street police station on 028 9065 0222.

Elsewhere, police in Coleraine are becoming increasingly concerned for the safety of a missing 15-year-old girl who was last seen on August 3.

Louise Elizabeth Shiels went missing from her home in Garvagh, in Co Derry, at around 11am, however she has since been in contact with her family by letter and is believed to have been seeking bed and breakfast accommodation in the Cork area in recent days.

She is described as 5`2" tall, of slim build, with long blonde hair, blue eyes, and when last seen was wearing a pink baseball cap, navy jogging bottoms, a navy jumper, a grey and purple fleece, and trainers.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police on Coleraine 028 7034 4122.

(MB/SP)

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