Crime & Safety

Herndon Man Wanted For Abduction: Police

Police are asking for the public's help in tracking down a man wanted for abducting his wife and child.

HERNDON, VA -- Police are trying to track down a Herndon man who may have abducted his wife and child recently and then fled the area, and they are asking the public's help to find him.

Police believe 37-year-old Osman Osman "may have left Virginia after assaulting and temporarily abducting his wife and child on Saturday, March 24 in Chantilly," according to a report from the Fairfax County Police Department.

"Detectives believe Osman traveled to New York City after the incident, but do not know where he currently is," the report states. "Osman is also wanted for two counts of assault on a family member, a protective order violation and transporting a firearm while subject to a protective order. Osman is 5 feet 11 inches, about 200 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. If you see Osman, immediately call 9-1-1 and do not approach him, as he is believed to be armed and dangerous."

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Police ask anyone with information on him to call Detective Moser at 703-246-5393, or by texting TIP187 plus your message to 274637.

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