Warrant issued for Boise man accused of lewd conduct. The police say there may be more victims

The Boise Police Department is working with federal law enforcement to locate a 33-year-old Boise man charged with lewd conduct and kidnapping – a man who may have fled the country.

Police obtained an arrest warrant for Ali Ahmed Hamud after identifying him as a suspect in several incidents, including an Oct. 21 report of lewd conduct with a minor in the 2400 block of South Orchard, according to a press release.

According to police, Hamud was charged with inappropriately touching a minor and failing to allow the child to exit the vehicle. Police said the victim was finally able to return home.

Boise detectives said they learned Hamud had left the United States after the incident earlier this week.

According to the BPD statement, Hamud’s target may have been the city’s refugee population. Police are also concerned there may be additional victims and are “urging” anyone with information to contact the department at 208-377-6790.

“Boise Police Detectives take all reports of harassment seriously,” said Boise Police Lt. Josiah Ransom, adding that the department wants to “provide support and services to anyone who may have been a victim of violence.”

The Ada County Victim Assistance Center is also available to help anyone who needs advice, safety planning or assistance in reporting crime to law enforcement.

In May, police issued a news release searching for a man – now identified as Hamud – after he allegedly forced a little girl playing outside an apartment building in the 500 block of South Curtis Road into his vehicle. According to the police, he drove from the parking lot next to the apartment, then picked up the girl and dropped her off. According to the release, she was not physically injured and she and her family are receiving support.

Police said Hamud drives a dark blue 2007 Chrysler 300. He was also seen driving a white van, according to the release.

Detectives also said they believe Hamud is linked to two other child solicitation reports in the same area. There was one incident in March when a man asked two children to “come help him with something,” and an incident in December in which a man drove by an apartment complex and asked two girls to “get in his car.” – according to the press release.

None of these children were injured.

“Based on what we know about the suspect’s prior history, we believe there are likely additional victims and it appears the suspect’s actions have been escalating,” Ransom said in the release. “We want the refugee community to be aware of this suspect and know that the police are ready to provide assistance and contact services.”