Al-Omary, circa 1997

Machael Heidi Al-Omary
Missing since August 14, 1997 from Jonesboro, Craighead County, Arkansas
Classification: Family Abduction

Vital Statistics

• Date Of Birth: July 11, 1992
• Age at Time of Disappearance: 5 years old
• Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 3'0"-3'4"; 38 lbs.
• Distinguishing Characteristics: White / Saudi Arabian female. Dark Brown, shoulder length hair usually worn in a pony tail; brown eyes. Speaks fluent English and some Arabic.
• Marks, Scars: Mole on heel.
• Clothing: Shorts and a sleeveless top.
• AKA: Heidi; Misshi.

Circumstances of Disappearance

Al-Omary was last seen in Jonesboro, Arkansas on August 14, 1997. She was abducted by her non-custodial father, Abdulbaset A.M. Al-Omary during a court ordered visitation.
Abdul phoned Machael's mother, Margaret, the night of August 14, 1997 from Saudi Arabia. The message on the phone call said: "Hi Margaret, how's it going?. We are calling here from Saudi Arabia... and Misshi (Heidi) is here with me. She says, Hi. I'm willing to make a deal. If you wish to have further communications with your darling daughter, you drop all charges of child support and not bother me when I return here to the United States. I'll call you sometime in the future. Good Bye."
Abdul called Margaret about 10 minutes later. He demanded no child support in the future, he wanted full custody of Heidi, and for her to drop all court judgments against him.
Margaret begged him for the return of Heidi and stated that no charges would be pressed. Abdul allowed Heidi to talk to her mom for a brief few seconds. That was the last time Margaret ever spoke to her daughter.
An International Parental Kidnapping warrant was issued for the abductor on August 20, 1997.
Machael and Abdulbaset are thought to be in Saudi Arabia. They may have also travelled to Sweden.

Abdulbaset A.M. Al-Omary

Vital Statistics

• Date Of Birth: April 6, 1968
• Age at Time of Disappearance: 29 years old
• Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 6'2"; 240 lbs.
• Distinguishing Characteristics: White / Saudi Arabian male. Black hair; black eyes. Heavy, muscular build; may have a full beard and moustache; may wear his hair closely shaved. Long fingers that curve outward at the tips. Wears eyeglasses, usually the type that darken indoors. Speaks Arabic and English with a thick Arabic accent.
• AKA: He may use the alias first name of Abdul or Abdulbaset and the alias last names of Al-Jawdat, Omary, Al-Hedaithy, Al-Ghofaili or Saber.
• Other: Very religious Muslim. Master's degree in Computer Science from Arkansas State University and may be working as a computer programmer, operator or instructor. Some teaching experience as a graduate assistant in mathematics. Enjoys archery. Violent temper, but appears mild-mannered. Has relatives in Jeddah and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Investigators
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:

Jonesboro Police Department
870-935-5562

NCMEC #: NCMC836567

NCIC Number: M-049763976
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
North American Missing Persons Network
The Polly Klaas Foundation
MISSING - Heidi Al-Omary