A Child Rescue Ireland (CRI) Alert issued by Gardai in Roscommon has now been cancelled.
All concerned have been located safe and well by the Police Service of Northern Ireland in the Enniskillen area.
Gardai wish to thank the public and the media for their assistance during this C.R.I. Alert. We also wish to thank and acknowledge cooperation received from the Police Service of Northern Ireland during this investigation.
This is a sensitive matter and we would ask the media to respect the privacy of the Gregg family at this difficult time.
Garda Press Office
Update 5 - Child Rescue Ireland Alert 7.54
A Child Rescue Ireland (CRI) Alert issued by Gardai in Roscommon earlier this morning (28/11/2013) remains in place.
Further information and updates will follow.
Garda Press Officce
Update 4 - Child Rescue Ireland Alert 7.01
A Child Rescue Ireland (CRI) Alert issued earlier this morning remains in place.
Gardaí in Roscommon are continuing to appeal to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Killian Gregg aged 8, Elisha Gregg aged 6 and 2-year-old Derbhla Gregg.
They are believed to be with their mother Fiona Gregg and may be travelling in a light blue Nissan Almera registration 01 G 7051.
Images are available by e-mail request to pressoffice@garda.ie
Further information and updates will follow.
Garda press Office
Update 3 - Child Rescue Ireland Alert 6.03am
Gardaí in Roscommon are continuing to appeal to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Killian Gregg aged 8, Elisha Gregg aged 6 and 2-year-old Derbhla Gregg.
Photographs of 41-year-old Fiona Gregg, Killian Gregg and Elisha Gregg have been issued by investigating Gardai as part of their appeal. The images are available by e-mail request to pressoffice@garda.ie
Further information and updates will follow.
Garda Press Office.
Update 2 - Child Rescue Ireland Alert 5.32am
A photo of a Nissan Almera car similar to the one being sought as part of this appeal is available by e-mail request to pressoffice@garda.ie
Further information and updates will follow not later than 6 a.m.
Garda Press Office
Update 1 - Child Rescue Ireland Alert 4.21am
Gardaí in Roscommon are continuing to appeal to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Killian Gregg aged 8, Elisha Gregg aged 6 years, Derbhla Gregg aged 2 years.
It is believed the children are in the company of their mother Fiona Gregg, aged 41 years, from Hawthorn Avenue, Ballyforan, Co Roscommon. They were last seen at approximately 3 p.m. on Wednesday 27th November at their home and are thought to be travelling in a light blue Nissan Almera saloon car registration 01 G 7051.
Anyone with information is asked to dial 999 or 112.
Please do not approach those involved, instead immediately dial 999 or 112.
(THE GARDA CONFIDENTIAL NUMBER SHOULD NOT BE USED AS THE NUMBER IS NOT MANNED ON A 24 HOUR BASIS)
All media queries should be made via the Garda Press Office 01 6662071 or pressoffice@garda.ie
Further information and updates will follow not later than 6 a.m.
Garda Press Office
Media briefing - Child Rescue Ireland Alert 3.37am
Garda Press Officer Supt. David Taylor is currently available at the Garda Press Office to facilitate all media interview requests.
To arrange same please e-mail pressoffice@garda.ie or call 01-6662071 /72.
Garda Press Office
Gardaí have initiated a Child Rescue Ireland (CRI) Alert - 3.09am.
Gardaí in Roscommon are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of
1. Killian Gregg aged 8, Elisha Gregg aged 6 years, Derbhla Gregg aged 2years.
2. Fiona Gregg aged 41 years from Ballyforan Co Roscommon
3. 01 G 7051 a light blue saloon Nissan Almera
It is believed that the children are in the company of their mother Fiona Gregg, aged 41 years, from Hawthorn Avenue, Ballyforan, Co Roscommon. They were last seen at approximately 3 p.m. on Wednesday 27th November at their home.
Fiona Gregg is 41 years of age, she is described as approximately 5ft 5” in height, with black hair and of medium build. It is believed Fiona and her children are travelling in a light blue Nissan Almera saloon car registration 01 G 7051.
The eldest children Killian and Elisha were wearing school uniform described as dark navy jumper with sky blue shirts and black trousers.
Anyone with information is asked to dial 999 or 112.
Please do not approach those involved, instead immediately dial 999 or 112.
(THE GARDA CONFIDENTIAL NUMBER SHOULD NOT BE USED AS THE NUMBER IS NOT MANNED ON A 24 HOUR BASIS)
Photographs are not available at this time.
All media queries should be made via the Garda Press Office 01 6662071 or pressoffice@garda.ie
Further information and updates will follow not later than 4 a.m.
NOTE:
We request that the media would immediately issue this Alert for the information of the public and include in your on line communications as appropriate.
The Press Office of An Garda Siochána will issue updates every hour if not more frequently. A Garda spokesperson is available at this time. The cancellation of the Alert will also be issued, when appropriate.
Gardaí have initiated a Child Rescue Ireland (CRI) Alert. Initiating a CRI Alert requires careful consideration. As indicated at the launch of the initiative, media assistance is vital in ensuring the support of the community and the safe return of the child. Further information on the Child Rescue Ireland Alert System is available on the Garda website.
Child Abduction in the context of these guidelines refers to taking or detaining a 'Child 'under the age of eighteen (18) years without lawful authority or reasonable excuse.
The legislation applicable to the term abduction is:
Section 15 Non Fatal Offences against the Person Act 1997, False Imprisonment
Section 16 Non Fatal Offences against the Person Act 1997, Abduction
Section 17 Non Fatal Offences against the Person Act 1997, Abduction
CRI Alert will only be launched when all the following criteria exist.
• The child is under the age of eighteen (18) years
• There is a reasonable belief that the child has been abducted
• There is a reasonable belief that there is an immediate and serious risk to the health or welfare of a child
• There is sufficient information available to enable the public to assist An Garda Síochana in locating the child.
