Crime & Safety
Found: Endangered Teen Missing From Springfield
A Springfield teen that went missing after not showing up to track practice has been found in New York City.
(Update: The missing teen has been found in New York City and is being reunited with his family.)
SPRINGFIELD, VA—A 16-year-old is missing from Springfield after not appearing at a sports practice. The teen has cognitive disabilities and is in need of medication.
Mustafa Ismail was last in the 6700 block of Metropolitan Center Drive (near Franconia-Springfield Metro) last Monday, according to police. He was walking to track practice at Lee High School and never made it. He did not return home afterward.
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He is described as 5 feet 8, about 155 pounds, with black hair, brown eyes and possibly a bit of facial hair. He might be wearing prescription eyeglasses. He is believed to be wearing blue shorts or blue jean pants, a gray shirt and Nike running shoes.
Anyone with information about Ismail's whereabouts should call Detective M. Fox at 571-489-1796, call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131 or submit a tip online through Crime Solvers.
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