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Amber Alert
Police have linked the disappearance of a Florida teen with the murder of a senior citizen.
Florida officials now believe that the April 22 disappearance of Morgan Amanda Leppert, 15, of San Mateo, Fla., is linked to the murder of a 66-year-old Melrose, Fla., man found dead on Thursday, according to a news release by the Putnam County Sheriff's Office.
The body of James Thomas Stewart was found Thursday morning in his Melrose home by Putnam County Sheriff's deputies, the department said. It was apparent that foul play had occurred, officials said.
Police linked Leppert's disappearance to the death after finding Stewart's phone number on a phone belonging to the teen.
An Amber Alert was issued April 22 for Leppert and her 22-year-old boyfriend Toby Lee Lowry. Police believe Lowery stole Stewart's 2003 Toyota Tacoma with the Florida license plate 193 KLR.
Missing From: San Mateo, FL
Missing Date: 04/22/2008 12:00 AM
Issued for: Florida: Statewide
Contact: If you have information, please contact Putnam County Sheriff's Office, 386-329-0800
Circumstances: A Florida AMBER Alert has been issued for the child. The child may be in the company of the companion. They may be traveling in the listed vehicle. Law enforcement believes that the child and companion have fled the immediate area of abduction. If you have information on the whereabouts of this child, please contact the Putnam County Sheriff's Office at 386-329-0800 or 911.
Missing Child
Name: Morgan Leppert
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Hair Color: Blonde Eye Color: Blue
Skin Color: White Age: 15YO
Height: 5FT1 Weight: 114LBS
Gender: Female
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Name: Unknown Unknown
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Vehicle Information
Make: Toyota Model: Tacoma
Color: Silver Interior Color:
License State: FL License Text: 193KLR
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