OTTAWA COUNTY, Ohio — The Ottawa County Prosecutor's Office and the Ottawa County Major Crimes Unit are offering a $5,000 reward for information that will lead to the arrest of a man who fled the area.
A nationwide warrant was issued for Sabah Al-Talaqani following his failure to appear for a jury trial. He was released from custody after posting a $500,000 cash bond.
Al-Talaqani is currently charged with rape, kidnapping, felonious assault and failure to appear.
His last known residence is in Detroit, Michigan, according to a press release, and he is known to have connections in the following areas: Michigan, Washington, Ohio, Florida and Georgia.
Anyone with information about Al-Talaqani's whereabouts should contact the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office at 419-734-4404 or the Ottawa County Prosecutor's Office at 419-734-6845.
Tips can be emailed to prosector@co.ottawa.oh.us. All information submitted is anonymous.
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