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Amber Alert: Deputies Question Girlfriend Of Haleigh's Father

Friday, February 20, 2009 12:21:29 AM
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SATSUMA -- At an afternoon press conference Thursday, investigators revealed they've arrested a sexual predator who lives near the home of 5-year-old Haleigh Cummings.

Timothy Loucakis was arrested for curfew violation.

Deputies said he was home last Monday night when Haleigh disappeared. They wanted to question him anyway, but said they have no reason to believe he may be involved in the case.

Deputies also said they are interviewing Misty Croslin, 17, the girlfriend of Haleigh's father Ronald Cummings.

They said, at this point, no one is being ruled out as a suspect.

As authorities continue their exhaustive search for the missing 5-year-old, deputies say reward money is pouring in to find the little girl.

Investigators say they've received over 1,200 tips in this case, including one saying Croslin was not home at the time of Haleigh's disappearance.

At a Wednesday press conference, investigators said they put a boat on the St. Johns River and have processed a vehicle, but they would not give details.

The Putnam County Sheriff's Office said $16,000 reward is being offered in the case, including $10,000 from an anonymous donor, $5,000 from a foundation and $1,000 from CrimeStoppers.

Capt. Dick Schauland from the sheriff's office said no ground searches are scheduled at this point. However, ground crews are ready should the need arise.

On Tuesday, investigators conducted spot searches Tuesday. So far, all of the leads have come up short.

That same day, deputies said they slightly changed the Amber Alert out for Haleigh, saying she wasn't wearing a pink shirt when she vanished as first thought.

Several people have taken polygraph tests, including Ronald Cummings and Croslin. Croslin was the last person to see Haleigh before she disappeared.

Ronald Cummings told deputies he left his daughter and son in bed in Croslin's care. Croslin said when she got out of bed, she could not find Haleigh.

Investigators would not release information about what the polygraph tests showed, or comment on whether they still believe Croslin is telling the truth.

Have You Seen Haleigh?

If you have seen Haleigh Cummings or know anything about her disappearance, Call 911 or call CrimeStoppers at (888) 277-TIPS.


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