WASHINGTON, D.C. — A search is underway for Esube “Izzy” Wondwossen, a 22-year-old Howard University student who has been missing since Tuesday, September 15.
Wondwossen, who is from Prince George’s County, Maryland, was last seen at approximately 7:57 a.m. on September 15 leaving the Pentagon Metro Station in Arlington, Virginia, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department and the Black and Missing Foundation. (Missing Persons)
As of September 19, her family and community supporters continue to appeal to the public for information that could help locate her.
Who Is Izzy Wondwossen?
Wondwossen is a 22-year-old Black woman, approximately 5 feet 1 inch tall and 110 pounds, with long brown hair and brown eyes. Police and the Black and Missing Foundation say she has a mole above her left eyebrow. (BAMFI)
She was last reported wearing:
- A black zip-up hoodie
- Black leggings
- A headband
- Crocs
- A tan Michael Kors bag
The official missing-person listing classifies the case as endangered/involuntary, while the circumstances of her disappearance remain unknown. (BAMFI)
Family and Community Search
Wondwossen’s family has been asking for the public’s assistance as the search continues.
According to reporting from FOX 5 DC, Wondwossen’s sister said she is a senior at Howard University and was looking forward to graduating. Family members have described the disappearance as unusual and are asking people in the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia area to remain alert. (FOX 5 DC)
Family members and supporters have also been distributing flyers and asking businesses in the area to check available surveillance footage that could potentially provide information about her movements. (ARLnow | Arlington, Va. local news)
Last Known Location
The last confirmed reported sighting places Wondwossen at the Pentagon Metro Station in Arlington, Virginia, shortly before 8 a.m. on September 15.
Authorities have also received information that she was later seen getting off a Metro bus in Alexandria that morning, according to her family as reported by FOX 5 DC. (FOX 5 DC)
The circumstances surrounding her disappearance have not been publicly established.
Police Ask Anyone With Information to Come Forward
The Prince George’s County Police Department says its Missing Persons Unit is handling the case.
Anyone who has information about Wondwossen’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Prince George’s County Police Missing Persons Unit at 301-772-8970 or email Police_missingperson@co.pg.md.us. (Missing Persons)
Anyone who sees her or has information indicating an immediate emergency should contact 911.
Help Spread the Word
Missing-person cases can depend on small pieces of information. A person may remember seeing someone, a vehicle, a bag or an unusual interaction without realizing that the information could be important.
Panafrican.email encourages readers to share verified information about Izzy’s disappearance, particularly with friends, students, residents and businesses throughout the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia region.
Do not spread unverified rumors or attempt to investigate the case yourself. Information should be provided directly to law enforcement.
Four days have now passed since Izzy Wondwossen was last seen.
Her family is asking for more eyes, more awareness and more information as the search continues.
If you know something, say something.
Help bring Izzy home.
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