Family of missing Des Moines teen offers $5,000 reward
The Des Moines Police Department and the family of a missing Des Moines teenager have announced a $5,000 reward for information regarding the location of Abdullahi Sharif.
Sharif, 18, was last seen leaving Target at 5901 Douglas Ave. near Merle Hay Mall on Jan. 17.
Authorities said the family and communities have raised the reward money and are working with Crimestoppers to find Sharif.
"Whatever the outcome is, we need to get the family some answers," said Sgt. Paul Parizek, with Des Moines police.
The family asked that anyone with information about Sharif's whereabouts share it with the Des Moines Police Department at 515-283-4811.
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Des Moines police, family share concern for safety of missing 18-year-old