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Jan 07, 2026
Jan 13, 2026
Sultan
Menfot
46
44
69 inches
70 inches
180 lbs
190 lbs
Black / African American
Male
In the winter of 2024, concern grew for the well-being of Sultan Abdu Menfot, a 44-year-old man from Virginia. His disappearance triggered an endangered person alert, as authorities believed his health and safety were at risk. An initial report indicated he was last seen in the Springfield area on February 17, 2024. At that time, he was described as a Black male, approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing 150 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. He was reportedly wearing an olive green jacket, khaki pants, and a black and white striped shirt. It was believed he was on foot, which heightened the urgency of the search. A few weeks later, on March 11, 2024, the focus of the search shifted to Arlington, Virginia. Mr. Menfot, now cited as being 45 years old, was last seen in the Crystal City area, specifically at the Crystal City Metro Station or in the 1700 block of Crystal Drive. His physical description was updated to be around 5 feet 10 inches tall and 190 pounds, and he was last seen wearing a green jacket. The Arlington County Police Department classified him as a "critically missing" person due to health concerns, both mental and physical. It was reported that he has a disability that requires medication, which he did not have with him at the time of his disappearance. The circumstances surrounding Sultan Menfot's disappearance remain unclear, and very few details have been made public. Law enforcement has advised that for unspecified reasons, caution should be used if he is approached. The Arlington County Police Department is the lead investigating agency and has asked for the public's assistance in locating him. The case is a distressing situation involving a man in a vulnerable state who vanished without a trace. The conflicting reports regarding his last known location and description add complexity to the ongoing efforts to find him and bring him home safely.
Mar 11, 2024
Arlington
Virginia
Arlington County
Arlington
No
184489
Arlington County Police Department
Arlington
Virginia
Arlington County
22201
Makiya Kreisher
Detective
1425 N Courthouse Road, Virginia
7035582222
County
Law Enforcement
2024-03120033
2024-03-12
Arlington County Police Department
Black
Brown
Brown
06/04/2026
