Detectives in Islington are urgently seeking assistance in locating a man who absconded from a mental health facility in Islington.
Missing Individual: Mohamed Mboob, 36 years old.
Last Seen: Around midday on Friday, August 25.
Direction: He was last known to be heading in the direction of Archway station.
Alleged Offense: Mboob is also wanted in relation to an alleged indecent exposure incident that occurred in July.
CCTV Sighting: CCTV footage and an image show him near a McDonald’s restaurant in Stratford, east London, on August 27, between approximately 10:30 and 12:30hrs.
Description: Mboob is described as Black, of slim build, 5ft 7in tall, with highlighted hair. In the footage, he can be seen wearing multi-colored distinctive patchwork dungarees and gold trainers, carrying a black rucksack.
Alias: He may use the alias name Jimmie Toshi.
Links: Mboob has links to the Paddington, Stratford, Brent Cross, Hackney, and Bromley areas.
Detective Chief Inspector Paul Ridley from Central North BCU is leading the investigation and is urgently appealing for public assistance in locating Mboob. Ridley advised the public not to approach Mboob if seen, especially women, but to dial 999 immediately. He also encouraged anyone with information to come forward, assuring that all provided information would be promptly followed up.
Anyone with information should contact the police on 101, Tweet @MetCC, or call Missing People on 116000, quoting 23MIS028958. In the event of a sighting, the public is urged not to approach Mboob but to dial 999 immediately.
Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 or online through the Crimestoppers website.
