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Suspect wanted in alleged kidnapping of Elizabeth Thomas added to TBI’s 10 Most Wanted

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The man wanted in connection to the alleged kidnapping and sexual contact of 15-year-old Elizabeth Thomas was added to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Top Ten Most Wanted list.

Ted Cummins, 50, is wanted in connection to the crime and is thought to be armed with two handguns and dangerous, according to TBI.

Cummins allegedly kidnapped Thomas on March 13, and she is believed to be in imminent danger, according to TBI. He is possibly driving a Silver Nissan Rouge with Tennessee tag 976ZPT.

A $1,000 reward has been offered for information leading to his arrest.

His last known location was in the area of Decatur, Alabama.

An AMBER Alert was issued for Thomas.

Both the suspect and victim are pictured alongside this article.