NSW:Man's disappearance suspicious: Police

AAP General News (Australia)
02-14-2011
NSW:Man's disappearance suspicious: Police

SYDNEY, Feb 14 AAP - A Sydney man who went missing under suspicious circumstances more
than six months ago has not used his bank accounts or travelled overseas, police say.

Mohammed Ayman Abouhait, 30, from Lakemba in Sydney's southwest, was last seen in Tregear,
in the city's west, in July.

His unit was ransacked in August last year and his blue Subaru WRX was found in Guildford
West last month.

Police have now set up Strike Force Optimum to find Mr Abouhait, who commonly uses
the name Ayman.

Campsie crime manager Detective Inspector John Betell said NSW police and family, concerned
for his welfare, were appealing for the public's help to find him.

He said Mr Abouhait was last seen with a man of Asian appearance on July 25, 2010.

"Police believed the two men arrived at Boronia Road, North St Marys, in an older model
white or burgundy-coloured Toyota Camry," he said.

"This car was last sighted parked in Wilkes Crescent, Tregear.

"Mr Abouhait was reported missing to police on July 30 after attempts by his girlfriend
and family members to contact him failed."

Police say he has not travelled overseas or accessed any bank accounts - and he did
not attend his mother's funeral in August.

Mr Abouhait is described as being of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance with an
olive complexion, about 180cm-185cm tall, of medium build, and has brown eyes, dark hair
and a trimmed beard.

He was last seen wearing a grey and black hooded zipped jacket with an Asics logo.

Anyone with information that could help police investigating Mr Abouhait's disappearance
is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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