MPD Seeking to Identify Individual in Video Regarding Missing 8-year-old Relisha Rudd UPDATE: Man Identified

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in identifying an individual in reference to the case of a critical missing person, 8-year-old Relisha Rudd, who was last seen on March 1, 2014.

The Metropolitan Police Department is unable at this time to share the location of where this image was taken, as it may negatively impact the investigation. The Metropolitan Police Department believes this individual may have information and we are only seeking to speak with him.

Anyone who can identify this individual or knows his whereabouts should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE to 50411.

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the location and return of Relisha Rudd. If you see Relisha Rudd, call 911 immediately. You can also contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI.”

UPDATE from MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department has identified the individual in a video that was released to the public last week in reference to critical missing person, 8-year-old Relisha Rudd.

The male in the video has been interviewed and has cooperated with the investigation. However, the Metropolitan Police Department still has not learned any new information as to the whereabouts of Relisha Rudd who was last seen on March 1, 2014.

The Metropolitan Police Department wishes to thank members of the media and public for continuing to publicize this case.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE to 50411.”