U.S. marshals are looking for a Maryland man wanted on seven outstanding warrants who is dealing with mental issues and has a history of fighting off police.
The fugitive file for Yaqoub Janabi, 22, warns law enforcement officers to approach him with caution because he might be mentally unstable, said Matthew Burke, supervisory inspector with the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force.
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Janabi also poses a risk to the public, police said.
“Our concern is that he could end up hurting somebody if someone comes across him at the wrong time,” Burke said.
Janabi has seven warrants issued from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office for failing to appear in court on multiple cases in June and July 2007. Janabi was arrested on charges of assault with a weapon, possession of weapon while resisting arrest, disturbing the public, possession of marijuana, theft and burglary. He also has an arrest in New York on a charge of public lewdness.
The task force is seeking the public’s help in locating Janabi so marshals can take him into custody quickly and get him back into the judicial system and under court supervision.
Janabi was born in Africa. He has lived in Burtonsville and Frederick and has family there. He is described as 5 feet 9, 160 pounds.
Law enforcement authorities are offering a reward for information leading to an arrest. Anyone with information on the case can call the U.S. Marshals Service at 301-489-1717.
The Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force, run by the U.S. Marshals Service, comprises 28 federal, state and local agencies from Baltimore to Norfolk. The unit has captured more than 19,000 wanted fugitives since its creation in 2004.
