Above: Iman Almetnawy in 1999 (left) and an age-progressed image to 7, circa 2004 (right)


Above: Yousef Almetnawy in 1999 (left) and an age-progressed image to 9, circa 2004 (right)

Iman and Yousef Almetnawy

Last seen in Euless, Texas on August 25, 1999

Vital statistics: Iman is a white (Egyptian) female. She was born on December 9, 1997. Brown hair, black eyes. She spoke a few English words at the time of her abduction. Was one at the time. Yousef is a white (Egyptian) male. He was born on May 8, 1995. Brown hair, black eyes. He was a fan of Batman at the time of his abduction. He has a birthmark on his left cheek near his ear. Was four at the time. Both of the children were born in the United States, Iman in Burbank, California, and Yousef in Bedford, Texas.

NCIC numbers: M-160391413 (Iman) and M-920309853 (Yousef)

Circumstances: The children were abducted by their non-custodial mother, Ghada Abdel Fattah Said. A photo and vital statistics are posted below. Their father, Hirsham Almetnawy, an immigrant from Egypt, had regular visitation rights, but Said fled with the children on the above date. A felony warrant was issued for her on November 17, 1999. Said, Iman and Yousef may be travelling in a silver 1989 Honda CRS with Texas license plates numbered YCJ05P. They may be in New York, Tennessee, or California, or may have left the United States and traveled to Egypt.


Above: Ghada Said in 1999

Vital statistics: White (Egyptian) female. Born on September 4, 1966. Black hair, black eyes. She is an Egyptian immigrant. Was thirty-two at the time.

If you have any information concerning the Almetnawy children's whereabouts, please contact the Euless Police Department at 817-685-1526. Any information received will be kept confidential.


Information used to compile this case file came from the following sources:
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
The Charley Project
Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse
NewsLibrary

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