Police and family members are searching for 22-year-old Esube “Izzy” Wondwossen, a Howard University senior who went missing after leaving the Pentagon Metro station at about 7:57 a.m. on September 15. She was last believed to be heading toward Arlington and was wearing a black zip-up hoodie, black leggings, Crocs and carrying a tan Michael Kors tote. Family and volunteers with the Black and Missing Foundation have distributed flyers and requested surveillance footage. Anyone with information should contact the Prince George's County Police Missing Persons Unit at 301-772-8970 or [email protected].
Have You Seen Esube “Izzy” Wondwossen? Howard Senior Missing After Leaving Pentagon Metro
Esube "Izzy" Wondwossen
Police and family members are searching for 22-year-old Esube “Izzy” Wondwossen, a senior at Howard University, who disappeared after leaving the Pentagon Metro station on the morning of September 15. Authorities say her disappearance is out of character and investigators are asking the public for help.
Last Seen: Wondwossen, who lives in Prince George's County, was last observed leaving the Pentagon Metro station at approximately 7:57 a.m. on September 15. Reports indicate she was headed toward Arlington, Virginia.
Clothing and Description: When last seen she was wearing a black zip-up hoodie, black leggings, Crocs and a headband, and carrying a tan Michael Kors tote bag. Police describe her as a Black woman, about 5'1" tall and 110 pounds, with long brown hair, brown eyes and a noticeable mole above her left eyebrow.
Family Efforts and Community Search: Relatives, working with the Black and Missing Foundation, have distributed flyers around the Pentagon station, canvassed nearby areas and requested surveillance footage from local businesses. Volunteers and family members continue to comb the area, treating the case as potentially dangerous given how out of character the disappearance appears.
Law Enforcement: Arlington County police are directing inquiries to the Prince George's County Police Department, which is leading the active missing-person investigation.
If you have any information about Esube “Izzy” Wondwossen, please contact the Prince George's County Police Department Missing Persons Unit at 301-772-8970 or email [email protected]. Do not share unverified information on social media; instead call law enforcement with tips.
The family and investigators urge anyone who may have seen her or who has surveillance footage from the area around the Pentagon Metro station shortly after 7:57 a.m. on September 15 to come forward. Any small detail could be helpful to the investigation.
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