Left: Baraah, circa 1997;
Right: Age-progression to age 15 (circa 2008)
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: July 8, 1997 from Garland, Texas Classification: Family Abduction Date of Birth: June 7, 1993 Age: 4 years old Height and Weight: 4'5, 75 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian female. Brown hair, brown eyes. Baraah is of Arabic descent. Her nickname is Sarah and has a birthmark on her left hand.
Details of Disappearance
Baraah was last seen on July 8, 1997 in Garland, Texas. She was abducted by her non-custodial father, Ahmad Mohammad Jridi. A photograph and vital statistics for Ahmad are posted below this case summary. A warrant for international parental kidnapping was issued for him on November 3, 1999.Ahmad and Baraah are believed to have traveled to Jordan. Their whereabouts are unknown and Baraah's case remains unsolved.
Ahmad Mohammad Jridi
Above: Ahmad Mohammad Jridi
Date of Birth: March 5, 1961
Age: 26 years old
Height and Weight: 5'10, 170 pounds
Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian male. Black hair, brown eyes. Ahmad may go by the alias first name Ahman, Tony, and/or Franklin. He is of Arabic descent.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 3 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated June 18, 2009; age-progression added.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Dallas, Texas Office
972-559-5000
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children