This is an interesting one, because Bob has been missing since last year. I am glad that the FBI is getting involved on this and putting out the word. Hopefully they will get some movement on this. It is possible that this could be an isolated case, but more than likely this is a product of the ‘tit for tat’ hostage taking that was going on last year. We detained Iranian agents in Iraq, Iran detains some Brits and others, and so on and so forth. I just hope that Bob gets released, if that is the case. It could be possible that he is the victim of some random crime there. Who knows, and FJ will keep an eye on this one. –Head Jundi
For Immediate Release
July 15, 2008
Washington D.C.
FBI National Press Office
(202) 324-3691
FBI Seeking Information about Missing Retired Special Agent Robert Levinson
Retired FBI Special Agent Robert Levinson has been missing since March 2007 and is believed to be in Iran. As Mr. Levinson is a retired Special Agent, the FBI has an interest in his disappearance. Through the FBI’s legal attaché offices worldwide, the FBI is working with the Department of State to gather information regarding his safety and whereabouts.
The FBI has obtained information that Mr. Levinson arrived on Iran’s Kish Island on March 8, 2007, had several meetings at the Maryam Hotel, and then checked out the next day. However, Mr. Levinson did not fly to Dubai on a previously scheduled flight. There is no record of Mr. Levinson leaving Kish Island. Nor is there any record of Mr. Levinson using his passport or credit cards after March 9, 2007.
“This is a matter of great concern for the FBI. Bob had a long and distinguished FBI career, and he has a wife, four daughters, three sons, one grandchild, and another on the way, all awaiting his return. Plain and simple, our goal is to bring Bob home to his family,” said FBI Assistant Director in Charge Joseph Persichini, Jr., Washington Field Office.
Anyone with information about Mr. Levinson’s disappearance should contact their local FBI field office, or if outside the U.S., the legal attaché at the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. You can also submit information on the web site.
FBI Web Site
Help Bob Levinson Web Site
