Police and FBI Seek Public's Assistance in Finding Missing Lakewood Woman Roaa Al Dhannoon

LAKEWOOD, OH — Lakewood Police Chief Tim Malley held a press conference at Cleveland FBI headquarters around noon Wednesday requesting the public's assistance in finding Roaa Al Dhannoon, 24, of Lakewood, Ohio.

Dhannoon has been missing since Oct. 16. She was last seen at her apartment on Edgewater Drive in Lakewood. An employee of the popular Aladdin's restaurant in Lakewood, Roaa is described as having black hair, black eyes, 5 feet, 4 inches tall and 132 pounds with a tattoo on her left hand and wrist.

Malley explained that the police were following up on some leads, but at this time they don't have any "good information on her," which is why they are reaching out to the FBI and the public for help.

Malley described Dhannoon's disappearance as suspicious and "out of character" for her because, according to friends, she would never willfully abandon her 3-year-old son. Her son is currently safe, and Children and Family Services are assisting with placement.

In late October, Dhannoon's ex-husband, Fahad Mohammed Saeed, was arrested and charged with violating a protection order issued by the Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Court as a result of their recent divorce. According to Malley, her ex-husband has not been charged and is not considered a suspect in her disappearance, as they do not have a crime at this time. Saeed is now free on bond.

The couple came into the United States three years ago as refugees from Iraq.

Dhannoon and family members have significant contacts in the Detroit and Dearborn, Michigan, areas, and the FBI will assist the search in those areas as information becomes available.

Anybody with information on Dhannoon's whereabouts or known interactions with other people is urged to call a tip line set up at 216-522-1400 or the Lakewood Police Department at 216-521- 6773. A reward is available, and tips can remain anonymous.

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