Police: Endangered Missing Adult Leaves Vehicle on Occoquan River Bridge
Police believe that Mohammad Mehboob, President of the Muslim Association of Virginia, is suicidal.
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Update, 12:24 p.m.:
From the Fairfax County Police Department:
"Police are investigating the unattended death of Mohammad Mehboob, 58, of 6954 Jeremiah Ct. in Manassas. Mehboob’s body was recovered from the Occoquan River shortly after 12:30 a.m. on Friday, June 29, near the Route 123 bridge overpass.
Mehboob was reported as a missing person to Prince William County Police early in the day on Thursday, June 28. Prince William County Police requested assistance that afternoon after Mehboob’s vehicle was located near the Route 123 bridge that crosses over the Occoquan River. Multiple resources were sent to the area to search the shoreline and water.
The Fairfax County Police Marine Patrol Unit utilized their side scan sonar and located the body, which was then recovered by the Dive Team, assisted by Prince William County Police. The Medical Examiner will determine cause of death."
Update, June 29:
Mohammad Mehboob was found dead this morning, after an extensive search that lasted several hours.
Mehboob was president of the Muslim Association of Virginia. He had been missing since 3 a.m. Thursday. His vehicle was discovered on a bridge Thursday morning. Mehboob also served on the board of directors for Dar AlNoor Islamic Community Center.
"His body was found this morning," the Fairfax County Police Department Public Information Office said. The Fairfax County Police Department had taken over the investigation.
If you knew Mohammad Mehboob, consider leaving a message of remembrance for the family.
Update, 9:44 p.m.: The Mehboob family reached out to Patch this evening to comment on Mohammad Mehboob's disappearance.
"Our father, Mohammad Mehboob, is an extremely strong, courageous, and responsible person who is a role model for the community. His disappearance and the circumstances surrounding this event have been a shock to us and show no evidence of depression or suicidal behavior. We are saddened to find that his mindset has been reported differently. He is very much committed to his family and his community. We are anxiously awaiting his safe return and ask for everyone's prayers at this time."
Original story: Mohammad Mehboob, president of the Muslim Association of Virginia, has been missing since 3 a.m. today, and is possibly endangered. Mehboob also serves on the board of directors for Dar AlNoor Islamic Community Center.
Family members found Mehboob's vehicle on the Occoquan River Bridge this morning. They had not seen him since 3 a.m., Prince William County police public information offier Jonathan Perok said.
"It is believed that Mr. Mehboob is suicidal and has been listed as endangered," Perok said. "Currently, as a precaution, dive teams are searching the Occoquan River."
Police K-9 units and a helicopter were used in the search earlier today.
If you know any information that might help police find Mohammad Mehboob, call 703-792-6500. Mehboob drove a 1992 gold Lexus. He is described as a white male, 5-foot-10, weighing 180 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes. He lived on Jeremiah Court in Manassas.
Humaira
10:45 pm on Thursday, June 28, 2012
I just found out about Br Mehboob's Car being found and he is missing. Very saddened and concerned. He is a great man , he is adored by his family and his community of thousands. He had served the community with hard work and humility and had made the community strong. Not only did he serve the Muslim community , but always helped in building bridges with non- Muslim community, by creating programes to feed the homeless.,and establishing interfaith meetings and dinners and various activities . He is a progressive Muslim , in his services on Fridays he emphasised on practical service to Humanity and did all his work with a smile. I pray to the Almighty God that whatever difficulty brother Mehboob is in , , be removed and he be returned safely to his loving family. , and to our community
Asad Chaudhry
11:42 pm on Thursday, June 28, 2012
I know Uncle Mehboob. He is very strong man inshallah I know he will return home soon. My prayers are with him and his family. where ever he is I hope he is ok. Oh Allah please protect uncle and bing him back home safely...Ameen..
miriam
12:10 am on Friday, June 29, 2012
I do not know this man, but it seems his disappearance is a loss for our community at large. My prayers for his safe return are with this man and his family.
S. Saab
2:39 am on Friday, June 29, 2012
Uncle Mehboob has always been a nice person with everyone. One thing for sure is that he isn't suicidal and it is heart-breaking his daughter had to clarify that. Wherever he is, I hope he is safe and will be reunited with his family safely.
Molla Jutt
6:37 am on Friday, June 29, 2012
Statement about him being suicidal is buncha BULL, I don't buy that..
this whole event has been staged. It's a conspiracy, this man won't
even think about sucide alone follow through. We as a community needs
to get to gather and stop police from sweeping this under the rug in
the name of suicide, demand for a extensive investigation. ANY IDEA/S
as to how?
انا لله وانا اليه راجعون
To Allah we belong and to Him is our return'.
Humaira
6:52 am on Friday, June 29, 2012
1) Did the police find finger prints or hairs or something in Br. Mehboob's car that did not belong to Br. Mehboob's.
2)How about announcing a reward for the finder of Br . Mehboob.
Haroon Ghaznavi
9:02 am on Friday, June 29, 2012
He was truly a role model for the community, a loved man, and will be missed dearly. I can't imagine the loss for the family, when I feel a personal loss that is so great. I pray Allah gives us all solace, guidance, and patience.
Lisa Cantoni
9:45 am on Friday, June 29, 2012
I have never met Mr Mehboob but I was there last night when they found him and I have to say that he must have been a wonderful man with the amount of people that showed up. This community has suffered a great loss with the death of him.
Doublezizzle
10:55 am on Friday, June 29, 2012
This is heartbreaking. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. No matter how close you are with someone, you never know what is truly going on in their mind. In our culture, we don't share these thoughts openly; it is very plausable that he was going through something that pushed him to do this. Very sad all around.
Lauren Jost
12:37 pm on Friday, June 29, 2012
Thank you for your comments everyone. It is a very sad situation. We have updated information on Lake Ridge Patch with information from Prince William and Fairfax police departments. http://lakeridge.patch.com/articles/local-muslim-leader-s-body-found-in-occoquan-river
The Medical Examiner will be investigating into the cause of death.
Mohammed Alvi
4:51 pm on Friday, June 29, 2012
i hope the medical examiner finds the true cause and speak the truth
Khalid Iqbal
4:38 pm on Friday, June 29, 2012
We are all saddened by the news about Br. Mehboob. May Allah give him jannah and patience to his family. He was a good friend and a great man. It is a loss not only for his community but for all of us
Khalid Iqbal
Mohammed Alvi
4:49 pm on Friday, June 29, 2012
I dont believe he was sucicidal ,i listen to his sermons many times ,spoke a few times this man was energetic full of life and physically very strong ,there is more to it ,i request the law inforcement to investigate ,sucide and shrik is haram in islam and he cannot do that ,i dont buy that i am sorry.
Waqas Usman
12:01 pm on Saturday, June 30, 2012
May he rest in peace! He was a humble, soft-spoken and helpful man, I cannot imagine him hurting a little insect, why would anyone do this to him?
Rachel Leon
4:15 pm on Saturday, June 30, 2012
We have updated this story with information on Mohammad Mehboob's funeral, burial, and counseling services for the grieving: http://lakeridge.patch.com/articles/local-muslim-leader-s-body-found-in-occoquan-river
Farzana mahmood
12:21 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
I don't believe for a second uncle mehboob was suicidal. Maybe the police should look into it in more details uncles last steps. Our uncle mehboob was a great man he was loving caring towards everyone. For not one second my heart or my soul believes this. May Allah grant him jannat al firdous and sabar to the family....
johnny bashir
8:11 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
May Allah bless his soul. Mr. Mehboob was a distinguished gentleman. His relentless work for the humanity, specially for the Muslim community, will be remembered forever. He was always so enthusiastic about bridging the gap between Muslims and Non Muslims. Mr. Mehboob had a vibrant and pleasant personality. I don't believe for a minute that he took his own life. I hope police will investigate all "possibilities" concerning his death. I would like to offer my deepest condolences to his family. May Allah give him a
place in Heaven. Ameen.
Johnny Bashir
Baba Bugzy
5:22 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
He is not suicidal he was a good man RIP uncle
A
5:26 am on Friday, September 28, 2012
May ALLAH shower his blessings on his soul & expose truth.