Above Images: Emad, circa 2000
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: April 7, 2000 from Gaithersburg, Maryland Classification: Family Abduction Date Of Birth: November 22, 1996 Age: 3 years old Height and Weight: 3'0 - 3'6, 30 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian male. Brown hair, brown eyes. Emad communicates by sign language and also speaks some English and Tunisian. Medical Conditions: Emad is hearing-impaired. He wears hearing aids in both ears.
Details of Disappearance
Emad was last seen in Gaithersburg, Maryland on April 7, 2000. He was abducted by his non-custodial father, Mohamed Mayssoum Ben-Mrad. A photograph and vital statistics for Mohamed are posted below this case summary. A Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warrant for kidnapping was issued for him on April 13, 2000. Mohamed may have taken Emad to Tunisia. Few details are available in the child's case.Some agencies give the date of Emad's disappearance as April 9, 2000.
Mohamed Mayssoum Ben-Mrad
Above: Mohamed Mayssoum Ben-Mrad
Date of Birth: December 21, 1961
Age: 38 years old
Height and Weight: 5'6, 150 pounds
Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian female. Black hair, brown eyes.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 2 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated August 31, 2007; picture added, details of disappearance updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Montgomery County Police Department
240-773-5400
OR
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Maryland Office
410-265-8080
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
CyberPages International Inc.
The Child Seek Network