The 13-year-old is missing locally for a week

Gardaí are renewing their appeal to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 13-year-old Tyler Berry, who has been missing from Portarlington in County Laois since Sunday, February 11.

Tyler is described as being approximately 5 foot 1 inches in height with a medium build, brown hair and brown eyes.

He was last seen wearing black tracksuit bottoms and a grey top with black Nike runners.

Gardaí are concerned for Tyler's welfare and are appealing to any person with information on his whereabouts to contact Portlaoise Garda Station at 057 867 4100, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.