On the 24th August 2012 the father of Elaine O’Hara reported to Gardaí that his daughter was missing.
Elaine was last seen leaving her home Belarmine Plaza, Stepaside at approximately 5.05pm on Wednesday, the 22nd August 2012.
A reported sighting of Elaine placed her close to the footbridge that crosses the railway at Shanganagh Park, Shankill at approximately 6.15pm on the same day, 22nd August 2012.
Her car, a turquoise Fiat Punto (05 D) was located by Gardaí at Shanganagh Cemetery at 3pm on Friday 24th August 2012.
On the day that Elaine went missing, she was wearing:
- navy tracksuit bottoms
- white runners
- a bright blue zip-up top
Elaine O’Hara was a childcare assistant, a trusted person. She also worked part-time in a newsagents in Blackrock Shopping Centre and was a very popular employee. On the day she went missing, she had volunteered to work at the Tall Ships Festival in Dublin city centre.
We are appealing to any person or persons who may have met, spoken to, or engaged with Elaine between the 22nd August 2012 and the 24th August 2012. We are also appealing to any person who may have seen Elaine’s turquoise Fiat Punto (05 D) during this time period.
An incident room has been set up at Blackrock Garda station and can be contacted at 01 666 5200, the Garda Confidential Line (1800 666 111), or any Garda station can be contacted.
Photographs of Elaine’s car and new photos of Elaine herself are available from the Press Office upon request by email – pressoffice@garda.ie.
