BOISE, Idaho — The Boise Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding a man who is accused of lewd conduct with a minor and kidnapping.
BPD said on Friday it had received an arrest warrant for Ali Ahmed Hamud, 33, after police determined he was the suspect in several incidents. Police said detectives believe he is targeting the refugee population and worry there may be additional victims.
On Monday, Oct. 21, police said they received a report of lewd conduct with a minor near Orchard and Targee Street in Boise.
"Evidence indicated that the suspect engaged in inappropriate touching and restricted the juvenile victim's ability to exit his vehicle. The victim was eventually able to leave and return home a short time later," police said in a news release.
Hamud was identified as the suspect, and he had left the country before he could be arrested. Police said detectives are working with federal partners to find and arrest him.
“Based on what we know about the suspect’s prior history, we do believe there are likely additional victims, and it appears the suspect’s actions were escalating,” said Lieutenant Ransom. “We want the refugee community to be aware of this suspect and know that the police are available to help and provide connections to services.”
Police said Humad is also the suspect in an incident back in May 2024.
On May 6, police said the girl was playing outside an apartment complex when a man asked her to get in his car so he could take her to her mom.
The girl refused, according to the report to police. The man then placed the girl in his car and drove away with her, but then turned around and dropped her back off at the apartment complex.
The incident occurred shortly before 5:30 p.m. Monday, and police were notified by the girl's family Tuesday morning.
BPD said the girl was not hurt in the attempted kidnapping.
On Friday, police said Humad drives a dark blue 2007 Chrysler 300.
Anyone with information on Humad's whereabouts or you are a victim, contact the Boise Police Department at 208-377-6790.
“Boise Police detectives take all reports of abuse seriously, and we want to provide support and services to anyone else who may have been victimized,” Lieutenant Josiah Ransom of the Special Victims Unit said in a news release.