AMBER ALERT: Katelyn Beard, 17 - Jackson, MISSISSIPPI (considered to be seriously injured - car found believed to be used in the possible kidnapping)

Jackson police say they have found a car that authorities believe was used in the possible kidnapping of 17-year-old girl.

Jackson Police Department spokeswoman Colendula Green says officers continue searching the area where the 2009 Nissan Altima was found Monday morning in west Jackson, near Hawkins Field airport. The car has a Greene County license plate. The car was found less than a mile from where Beard was reported taken.

The Mississippi Highway Patrol issued an Amber Alert on Sunday night to report that Katelyn Beard had been missing since Sunday morning. The alert said she was last seen with 19-year-old Dewayne Thompson.

Katelyn Beard, photo attached, was abducted around six or seven o'clock Sunday morning from Jackson. She was abducted by DeWayne Thompson, photo attached.

Police say they consider the victim, 17-year-old Katelyn Beard, to be seriously injured.

Thompson was wanted for aggravated assault, kidnapping, and auto theft. He should be considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of these two individuals is urged to contact the Jackson Police Department at 601-960-1234.

 

SOURCE: http://www.wtok.com/home/headlines/Amber-Alert-Issued-273416381.html
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