Ali Durrani Missing: Police and Family's Year-Long Search for Birmingham Man
Police are continuing to appeal for public assistance in locating Ali Durrani, who has now been missing for a full year from his home in Selly Oak, Birmingham. The case remains a priority for West Midlands Police as they utilise extensive resources to trace the 33-year-old.
Details of the Disappearance
Ali Durrani was last seen at his residence in Selly Oak on February 6, 2025. The most recent confirmed sighting occurred around Middlemore Road and West Heath Road in Northfield, Birmingham. He is described as having a medium build, with black hair and a black beard. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a khaki raincoat, blue jeans, and dark shoes.
Extensive Police Investigation
Since Ali went missing, authorities have conducted a thorough investigation, including searches by specialist officers in the area where he was last seen. Superintendent Susan Mabbett from the Public Protection Unit emphasised the scale of the effort, stating: "Ali has been missing for a year now. This has been an extensive investigation led by detectives from our specialist Locate team. We've also used resources from across the force, including our Drones team, specialist search officers, and we have also had support from other agencies including British Transport Police and West Midlands Fire Service in supporting our search for Ali."
She added: "We would like to appeal to the public for any information that you may have which may assist our investigation, and to help us find Ali."
Heartfelt Plea from Ali's Parents
Ali's parents spoke emotionally at the scene of the last CCTV sighting on Middlemore Road, Northfield. They expressed their anguish, saying: "It's been a year now since we last saw our son Ali. A year since we haven't seen his beautiful face, heard his voice and seen his lovely smile. We don't know where he is. We haven't heard from him. There's no social media activity, no bank activity, nothing."
They highlighted Ali's background, noting he held an economics degree from the University of York and worked as a data scientist, describing him as intelligent, kind, and loving. The family shared: "We are yearning to see our son. We've missed him so much this past year. He's missed out on so many happy occasions, celebrations, graduations, and the birth of his nephew."
In a direct appeal, they pleaded: "We are pleading to the public for information on Ali's whereabouts. Please, if you have any information about Ali's whereabouts we want to find our son. We want him home. We want to find him safe. We love you. We miss you. It's very hard not to have you around."
How to Provide Information
Police urge anyone with information or potential sightings of Ali to contact them immediately. You can reach out via Live Chat on the police website or by calling 101, quoting PID number 452099. The investigation continues as authorities and the family hope for a breakthrough in this distressing case.
