Above: Machael Al-Omary in 1997

Machael Heidi Al-Omary

Last seen in Jonesboro, Arkansas on August 14, 1997

Vital statistics: Born on July 11, 1992. Dark brown hair, brown eyes. She speaks English and Arabic. She is described as a picky eater. Her nicknames are "Mishi" and "Binti" and she may go by her middle name, "Heidi". She has a mole on her heel. Last seen wearing shorts and a sleeveless top. Was five at the time.

NCIC number: M-049763976

Circumstances: Her mother, Margaret McClain dropped her off for visitation with Abdulbaset on August 12, 1997. The next day, Abdulbaset told his wife, Machael's stepmother, he was taking Machael to Memphis, Tennessee for the day. They apparently never returned. McClain claims to have received two telephone calls from Abdulbaset on August 14, the day he was supposed to return Machael. He told her that he and Machael were in Saudi Arabia and he would not return Machael until McClains agreed to drop all claims of child support against him and allow him to have full custody of the child. She was allowed to talk to her her daughter for a few minutes. They have never been heard from again. An International Parental Kidnapping warrant was issued for Abdulbaset on August 20, 1997. A photo and vital statistics for him are below. They are believed to be in Saudi Arabia, but may have also traveled to Sweden.


Above: Abdulbaset Al-Omary in 1997

Vital statistics: Born on April 6, 1968. Black curly hair, black eyes. Abdulbaset may use the alias first name Abdul and the alias last names "Al-Jawdat", "Omary", "Al-Hedaithy", "Al-Ghofaili" and/or "Saber". He has a heavy, muscular build. He may have a full beard and mustache. He may wear his hair closely shaved. Abdulbaset has very long fingers which curve outward at the tips. He wears glasses, usually the type that darken indoors. He speaks Arabic and English with a thick Arabic accent. Abdulbaset is a very religious Muslim. He has a master's degree in Computer Science from Arkansas State University and may be working as a computer programmer, operator or instructor. He has some teaching experience as a graduate assistant in mathematics. Abdulbaset enjoys archery. He has a violent temper but appears mild-mannered to people who do not know him. Abdulbaset has relatives in Jeddah and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Was twenty-nine at the time.

If you have any information as to Machael's whereabouts, please contact the Jonesboro Police Department at 870-935-5562. Any information received can be kept confidential.


Information used to compile this casefile came from the following resources:
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
The Charley Project
The Doe Network
Missing - Heidi Al-Omary
International Broadcasting Bureau
Vanished Children's Alliance
Child Quest International
P.A.R.E.N.T. International Parental Abduction Resources

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