Szymon’s parents are concerned for his well-being
19:42, 05 Jan 2026Updated 19:44, 05 Jan 2026
Szymon Zajko, 14
Gardaí are seeking the public’s help to find a 14-year-old boy from East Cork who went missing today.
Szymon Zajko was reported missing from his home in Midleton after he was last seen in the town’s Ballinacurra area at approximately 8.30am this morning. He is described as being approximately 5 feet 7 inches in height with a slim build, short brown hair and brown eyes. When last seen, Szymon was wearing a grey school uniform, a grey North Face jacket and carrying a black backpack.
Gardaí have released an additional CCTV image of Szymon, which you can see below. Gardaí and the teenager’s parents are concerned for his well-being.
Szymon is missing from his home in Midleton in East Cork
Anyone with information on Szymon’s whereabouts is asked to contact Midleton Garda Station on (021) 4621550, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.