Word has gone out among housing justice advocates and others on social media yesterday asking for leads if someone’s recently seen Right 2 Dream Too co-founder Ibrahim Mubarak—who apparently hasn’t been seen by anyone since Tuesday or Wednesday.
A Facebook update posted yesterday afternoon goes so far as to describe Mubarak as “missing.” And it was sent, I’m told, with the blessing of those closest to Mubarak. Several other people have been discussing hs whereabouts and other issues on public postings on Mubarak’s Facebook page.
While many close to Mubarak are holding out hope he’s merely gone off the grid to decompress a bit, his friends and loved ones also say they’re legitimately concerned something might be wrong.
Mubarak, after helping Right 2 Dream Too win relocation money and city legitimacy—if not yet another place to live besides the rest area’s three-year-old home at NW 4th and Burnside—has still been in regular contact with Commissioner Amanda Fritz’s and Mayor Charlie Hales’ offices (along with a larger team of advocates) to give advice on housing issues and public safety clashes with people living on the streets.
Earlier this year, Mubarak announced he would appeal a trespassing verdict after he tried defending some campers beneath the Burnside Bridge who’d been contacted by police and private security guards.
A call to Mubarak’s phone this morning went through to his voicemail—meaning his phone’s still on. But no message could be left, because his mailbox was full. I’ve also asked police if they’re investigating or have any information, and I’ll update if I hear back.
For now, it should be restated, Mubarak’s family and associates are still holding out hope he’ll resurface after some time away. That said, they’re worried enough to sanction a call to arms. We’ll see what develops.
While I find the man a leech on the ass of the public, I hope he is OK.
Uh, I wonder why does this racism call to arms come from ‘Love Bites’ ? I thought she was trying to locate someone missing?
It strikes me as ditzy to mix messages on something so important as a missing friend.
while I have no respect for him or right 2 dream too I hope for the sake of his wife
he is alright! and also if he is off the grid how completely selfish he is for making his poor wife worry when all it would take is a phone call to say “hey I am alright just having a breakdown!”
Oh, ^^^_concern_ trolls! ^^ How thoughtful!
May he be found soon. I met the man here in Tucson at the Regional Forum on Homelessness and he is one of the nicest down to earth men I have ever met. May be he found soon safe and sound.
Sunday around 9 am. Still no word on Ibrahim’s whereabouts. As each day drags out i’m more and more concerned. I finally fell asleep from sheer exhaustion last night for the first time in days. I’m a strong person but not strong enough to withstand much more of this not knowing. I’ve been through a range of emotions but Now I just want to see and hear from him.
His son said that Ibrahim is at his dads in Arizona taking a break and trying to clear his head so you now know he is ok
Ibrahim contacted his wife and some friends today. There is no longer need for concern.
Arizona? Really I would like to meet this so called son. Just leaving state without telling anyone is not like him at all. Plus he wouldn’t travel without clothes or an itinerary.
gee what a “responsible” man.
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