Esube “Izzy” Wondwossen’s family is desperately looking for answers after the Howard University senior suddenly disappeared earlier this week. As days continue to pass without word from the 22-year-old, her loved ones are asking the public to remain vigilant. And, they’re hoping anyone with information will come forward and help bring her home safely.
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Howard Student Last Seen During Morning Commute
According to the Black and Missing Foundation, Wondwossen was last seen on the morning of September 15 after leaving the Pentagon Metro station in Arlington, Virginia, shortly before 8 a.m. Her sister, Helina Wondwossen, told News4 that the family did not learn until three days later that Izzy had reached the Pentagon area.
Her family says Wondwossen’s father dropped her off at the Branch Avenue Metro Station around 7 a.m., believing she was heading to school for her usual commute. He reportedly said she appeared happy and in good spirits, and nothing about the morning seemed unusual.
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Izzy’s Family Shares Details About Her Last Sighting
However, investigators and her family later learned that Wondwossen was reportedly seen getting off a Metro bus around 8:25 a.m. near Reading Avenue and Beauregard Street in Alexandria. Her loved ones say they do not know why she would have gone to Alexandria. Her mother also noticed that the location tracking on Wondwossen’s phone appeared to have been turned off when she began searching for her.
Wondwossen is described as a 22-year-old Black woman with a medium complexion, long brown hair, and brown eyes. She stands approximately 5-foot-1 and weighs around 110 pounds. At the time she was last seen, she was reportedly wearing a black zip-up hoodie, leggings, a headband, and Crocs. She was also carrying a tan Michael Kors bag.
Izzy’s Loved Ones Say Her Disappearance Is Unusual
Her family says Wondwossen is a senior at Howard University and was excited about graduating. As the search continues, her loved ones are emphasizing how unusual it is for her to disappear without communicating with them. Her mother, Aida Endrias, shared her fears while hoping her daughter is still alive and safe. “You don’t wish for your daughter to run away, but that’s what I’m wishing right now—that she’s alive,” she said. “She’s not dead somewhere.”
Helina also echoed that concern, saying her sister would not typically spend a night away without telling the family. “I just want to know she’s safe,” she said. “I just want more information…more eyes out there. She wouldn’t do this.” Police are aware of Wondwossen’s disappearance and are investigating. Anyone who may have information about her whereabouts is urged to contact Prince George’s County Police.
