Bethesda man disappears in Germantown

Montgomery County police are seeking the public's help in locating a missing Bethesda man, who was last seen in Germantown on July 13. Alexander Fadi Ashy, 21,  of the 8400 block of Quarry Ridge Road in Bethesda, was last seen in the 19800 block of Observation Drive in Germantown at approximately 3:18 p.m. on Friday, July 13.

Police describe Ashy as a white male, 5 feet 9 inches tall, and as weighing 160 pounds. He has brown eyes, black hair and facial hair. When he was last seen, Ashy was wearing a navy-striped tank top and khaki shorts.

Anyone with information regarding Ashy’s whereabouts is urged to contact either the 2nd District Investigative Section at 240-773-6710 or the police non-emergency number at 301-279-8000 (available 24/7).

Bethesda woman missing

Montgomery County police are seeking the public's help in locating a young woman missing in Bethesda. Andrea Jafari, 21, of Ashburton Lane, was last seen yesterday (Sunday, March 18), around 3:00 p.m., when she left home in her vehicle. Her family has been unable to reach her since.

Jafari is described by police as a white female, approximately 5’ 05” tall, and weighing around 135 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes.

Jafari’s vehicle is a gray, 2015 Mercedes-Benz mid-size SUV with Maryland tags: 3CJ9760. Police say they, and her family, are concerned for her physical and emotional welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Andrea Jafari and/or her vehicle is asked to call the Montgomery County Police non-emergency number at 301-279-8000 (available 24 hours).

Bethesda man vanishes - Bethesda crime update

A man disappeared after leaving his Bethesda home Friday night, and Montgomery County police are asking for the public's assistance in finding him. Sean Preilipper, 37, walked away from his Tanglewood Drive house around 7:00 PM Friday, and hasn't been heard from since.

Preilipper is described as a white male, 6′ tall, and weighing about 200 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes.  When he left home, he was wearing a dark colored sweatshirt, dark jeans, and dark colored shoes.

Police are concerned for Preilipper’s emotional and physical welfare. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Sean Preilipper is asked to call the Montgomery County Police non-emergency number, 301.279.8000.

Man disappears in Bethesda - Bethesda crime update

Here's a roundup of crimes reported across Bethesda on April 7, according to crime data:

Missing person. 7900 block Old Georgetown Road.

Thomas Curtis Groce, Jr.

Thomas Curtis Groce, Jr., 60, disappeared Friday evening around 6:21 PM, after telling staff at a medical facility in the 7900 block of Old Georgetown Road "that he wanted to harm himself," Montgomery County police detectives say.  Groce has lived in Bethesda in the past, but investigators say they have been unable to confirm his current address. He was last seen wearing a blue jacket, dark colored pants, and a black leather hat.

Anyone with information about Thomas Curtis Groce, Jr. and/or his whereabouts is asked to contact the Montgomery County Police Department at 301-279-8000 (24/7 line).

Bethesda man missing, car stolen on Old Georgetown Rd. + more - Bethesda crime update

Here's a roundup of crimes reported across Bethesda on October 27, according to crime data:

Theft. Old Georgetown Road at Edgemoor Lane.

Theft from vehicle. DoubleTree Bethesda hotel.

Theft. 4600 block N. Park Avenue.

Pedestrian struck. Willard Avenue at Friendship Boulevard.

Missing:
Daniel McNeil Hogan
of Bethesda

Missing person. Daniel McNeil Hogan, 25, of 5100 block of Westridge Road. Last seen October 24, last heard from via text message on October 26 at 3:30 AM. White male, 5’7” tall, 158 pounds.  Brown hair, green eyes.  Detectives believe he may be driving a black, 2005 Infiniti G35 with Maryland tag: 7CK4081. Anyone with information in reference to the whereabouts of Daniel Hogan is asked to call the Montgomery County Police non-emergency number at 301-279-8000 (available 24 hours).  Callers may remain anonymous.

Theft from vehicle. 5000 block Aurora Drive.

Pedestrian struck. 6400 block Rock Spring Drive.

Theft from vehicle. 11200 block Old Georgetown Road.

Stolen car. 11700 block Old Georgetown Road.

Theft. 1600 block E. Jefferson Street.

Update: Police locate missing Pyle MS student in Bethesda (Photo)

Updated 1:04 AM, December 4, 2015: 

Missing Pyle Middle School student Nathaniel Castro has been located by police in Bethesda. He was reportedly found at Bannockburn Elementary School. Scanner reports stated that he is returning home, and the critical-missing alert has been canceled.

Police have contacted the Montgomery County School Board to ask if any security alarms have been triggered at an unspecified list of schools tonight. A representative for the Board said no alarms were recorded. They are now searching schools and playgrounds in the area to find out if missing Pyle student Nathaniel Castro "is sleeping" or hanging out there.

12:01 AM 12/4/15: Scanner report: Police now describing missing Bethesda child Nathaniel Castro as a "first-time runaway".

11:50 PM 12/3/15: Montgomery County Police following vehicle from Pyle Middle School into D.C. to Fessenden St. NW at River Road NW, and then to Wisconsin. Missing child's father told police he saw "bicycle handles" in the back of the vehicle. Unconfirmed: Vehicle described as a "Fox 5" news reporter's vehicle. Police are also looking near the intersection of Fallen Oaks Drive and Valley Road in Bethesda.

11:41 PM: Police have received tip that a door is unlocked at the Bannockburn Community Clubhouse. Officers are en route. Elsewhere, police have searched Bradley Boulevard between Fallen Oak Drive and Goldsboro Road, and have found no sign of Nathaniel Castro yet.

11:30 PM - Scanner report: Police have reported sighting of child riding "toward Bradley Boulevard" on bike matching the description of Nathaniel Castro's, and are investigating. They are going to follow "the route he would have taken home" toward Pyle Road.

Earlier:

Montgomery County Police and a Maryland State Police helicopter are searching for a Pyle Middle School student who has been missing since 4:00 PM in Bethesda.

Nathaniel Castro, a 7th grader at the school, was last seen when he left his home in the 6600 block of Pyle Road to ride his dark blue mountain bike Thursday afternoon around 4:00 PM. He did not have a cell phone, according to an email circulating in the community.

Castro is described as being 5'6" and 125 lbs., with light brown skin, brown eyes and hair, and was wearing jeans, a blue zip up hoodie with a lime-green lining, a grey t-shirt, and red high top Nike Lebron James sneakers.

If you see him, or have any information on his whereabouts, call police immediately at 301-279-8000.

The state police helicopter has been circling over Bethesda. According to scanner reports, they have searched MacArthur Boulevard down to the DC line, and are using thermal imaging. That area turned up no sign of Castro.

Search team leaders asked the chopper pilot to canvas Bradley Boulevard from River Road all the way into the Central Business District of downtown Bethesda. The helicopter also was searching neighborhoods along River Road near the District line.

Scanner reports referred to a navy blue-colored "specialty bike", and suggested checking an unidentified "construction house" to "see if he's hiding in there." It's unclear who "he" was referring to, or if this was connected to the search.

Missing teen last seen in downtown Bethesda (Photo)

A teenage girl from the District is missing, and Montgomery County Police say she was last seen at a relative's home in the 4500 block of East-West Highway in downtown Bethesda, around 11:00 PM on August 11.

Tinae (pronounced Tee-nay) Jarona Swann, 15, is a black female, 5’05” tall, 200 pounds, with brown eyes and short brown hair.

Police and family members say she may be in Greensboro, North Carolina, but are searching for any leads the public can provide.

Anyone who has information regarding her whereabouts is asked to call the Montgomery County Police Special Victim’s Investigative Division at 240-773-5400, or the police non-emergency number at 301-279-8000 (24 hours).

DID YOU SEE THIS MISSING MAN ON HAMPDEN LANE IN BETHESDA YESTERDAY?

Montgomery County Police are seeking the public's help in locating a missing Rockville resident who was last seen on Hampden Lane in Bethesda yesterday. If you were in the Hampden Lane area Wednesday, and saw the man pictured above, you might be able to help police find him.

Police say they are concerned about the emotional and physical welfare of Jelani Kito Perry, 34, of the 800 block of Grand Champion Drive in Rockville. Perry is described by police as a black male, 6’ 1”, and 190 pounds. He has black hair, brown eyes and a cross tattoo on his upper arm.  He was last seen wearing a blue and white checkered button-down shirt, blue jeans, and navy blue sneakers with white trim.

Authorities did not indicate the exact time at which Perry was believed to be in the Hampden Lane area yesterday.

Anyone with any information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact the Montgomery County Police at 301-279-8000 (24 hour line).

WOMAN MISSING FROM GREEN ACRES AREA OF BETHESDA (PHOTO)

What a terrible night to be wandering the area... Montgomery County Police report that a Bethesda woman disappeared about 6 hours ago Thursday night, having last been seen leaving Little Falls Swim Club, in the Green Acres neighborhood of Bethesda.

Obviously, weather will make the search even more challenging.

Police are asking for your assistance. Here are all the details they released earlier this hour:

"Marie Elise Wilfart Tanabe, age 66, of the 5100 block of Allan Terrace in Bethesda, was last seen on Thursday, July 11, 2013 at approximately 7:30 p.m.

She was leaving the Little Falls Swim Club at 5001 Little Falls Drive, in Bethesda.

Ms. Tanabe is described as a white female, 5’5″ tall, and weighing approximately 155 pounds. She has short, blonde hair, brown eyes, and a strong French accent.

She was last seen wearing a burgundy and magenta one-piece swimsuit, some type of skirt, and was carrying a towel. Ms. Tanabe does not have her purse or any identification with her and is believed to be on foot.

Police and family are concerned for Tanabe’s welfare and her mental well-being. Anyone with any information about Ms. Tanabe is asked to contact the Montgomery County Police non-emergency number at 301-279-8000."