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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP36893) and 2 other sources
In the winter of 2016, a 32-year-old man named Elahi Mahammood Rahman vanished from Albany, New York, leaving behind a profound sense of worry and a mystery that endures. He was last seen on December 26, 2016. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as an Asian male, standing between 5 feet 4 inches and 5 feet 6 inches tall, and weighing between 130 and 175 pounds. He had brown eyes and was known to be bald, occasionally with a beard, and wore glasses. The day he went missing, he was dressed for the cold in a brown winter jacket, blue jeans, a shirt, and sneakers with socks. He was carrying his wallet, which contained his New York State ID and some money, along with his iPhone, though he did not have a charger with him.

The circumstances surrounding Elahi Rahman's disappearance remain largely unknown to the public. The Albany Police Department was officially notified of his disappearance on January 2, 2017, several days after he was last seen. Since the initial report, information regarding what might have happened to him has been scarce. There have been no significant leads that have surfaced publicly to shed light on his whereabouts or the cause of his disappearance. This lack of information has made the search for answers incredibly challenging for his loved ones and the authorities involved.

The case of Elahi Rahman is a quiet but deeply troubling one, marked by the absence of information and the pain of not knowing. With very few details made public about the specific circumstances of his disappearance, the investigation has faced significant hurdles. For those who know and care for him, the days, months, and years since he was last seen have been filled with uncertainty. The official case remains open, a silent testament to a life interrupted and a family left waiting for answers. The overview of this case is one of a sudden and unexplained departure, leaving a void and a continuing search for a man who seemingly vanished without a trace.

Last Seen: Dec 26, 2016

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

75%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP121064
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP121064 • Found Apr 12, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 69%132 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Weight 100%153 lb vs 130–175 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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