TEMPE, Arizona — Authorities in Tempe issued an alert Wednesday, March 19, 2025, seeking 16-year-old Abdulateef Lateef, last seen on Monday, March 17, 2025, near Southern Avenue and Roosevelt Drive. The Tempe Police Department reported Abdulateef Lateef missing, noting he left the area on foot, prompting a call for public assistance.
Abdulateef, a Middle Eastern male, stands 5 feet, 10 inches tall, weighs 170 pounds, and has brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing dark clothing, with no further details on his attire provided. The alert, posted today at 11:45 AM PDT, included a case number, 25-27013, and urged anyone spotting Abdulateef Lateef missing to act quickly.
Contact options include calling the Tempe Police Department at 480-350-8311 or submitting tips online at tempe.gov/police via the “Submit a Crime Tip” link. No additional circumstances about Abdulateef Lateef missing were disclosed, and no conflicting accounts have emerged, though his current whereabouts and condition remain unknown.
This case adds to recent missing persons reports in the Phoenix metro area. In December 2024, 16-year-old Benson Mabany vanished near Crismon Road and Main Street in Mesa, per fox10phoenix.com, with no indicated link to Abdulateef. Community help remains crucial as the Arizona search effort continues.
