LOCATED: Alexandria Police Located Missing 62-Year-Old Man
ALEXANDRIA, VA – [Editor’s Note: This story has been updated as of 7:15 p.m. 10/1/2025]
The Alexandria Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Fecre Desta, 62, who was reported missing yesterday.
Police say Mr. Desta is non-communicative and has additional health concerns, raising heightened concern for his safety.
He was last seen at 9:28 a.m. this morning at the Pentagon Bus Terminal in Arlington, Virginia.
Description
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Male, 62 years old
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Height: 5’8”
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Weight: 140–150 pounds
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Bald (often wears a hat)
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Brown eyes
Community Alert
APD officers are coordinating with regional partners and community members in the search effort. Residents and commuters in Alexandria and surrounding areas are urged to remain alert and report any possible sightings immediately.
How to Help
Anyone who may have seen Mr. Desta or has information on his whereabouts is asked to contact:
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Detective Escobar at 703.357.6855
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Or call the Alexandria Police Department at 703.746.4444
Your assistance is critical in helping reunite Mr. Desta safely with his family.



