Just when you thought it was safe to go back on to the internet...

On their Twitter account, the Gardaí have shown themselves to have a bit of a sense of humour the odd time, but they've decided to spread that over to their regular website with an announcement this afternoon that they're seeking the public's assistance in locating...Garth Brooks.  

The coppers but the piece up on garda.ie, and they have crammed in a number of Garth puns that has made even us doth our stetson to their ability, as well as their knowledge of his back catalogue. 

In case that's too small for you, it reads as follows:

Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in establishing the whereabouts of a man aged 52 years. He was last seen in the vicinity of Croke Park on the 20th January 2014. This is the day that the Thunder Rolled.

The man is known to have Friends in Low Places and is often seen Standing Outside the Fire and was due to attend the Dance. When last seen he was... heard saying He Ain’t Going Down til the Sun Comes Up and phoning friends say he was Calling Baton rouge.

He is described as having a southern American accent and is often seen wearing a stetson. He has been known to smash guitars and likes to keep fit by running across stages at concerts.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact his friends at No Fences to save them Ropin’ in the Wind.

Extensive inquiries and investigations have been carried out which suggests this male might be in the vicinity of Croke Park for 1 ,2 or possibly 5 days over the week end. This however has now been eliminated as a possibility.

Anyone who is in a position to assist in the search is requested to assemble at:

The Ultimate Garth Brooks Experience
Live in Dalymount Park Saturday 26th July!
In aid of Temple Street Children’s Hospital!

A photograph of this male is not available at the Garda Press Office at this time but he’s known to show up in boots.

The whole piece, which is to raise awareness of a Garth Brooks-themed event in aid of Temple Street Children's hospital, is for a good cause, and with 400,000 people itchin' for some country music, hopefully this will drum up plenty of support.