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FBI: 16-Year-Old Madison Eddlemon Found Safe In Arkansas, Suspect In Custody

CHICAGO (CBS)-- FBI officials confirmed missing Indiana 16-year-old Madison Eddlemon has been found safe in Arkansas and a suspect is in custody.

An Amber Alert was issued across Indiana for the missing teen, who was last seen in Crown Point. Indiana State Police said the Amber Alert has now been canceled.

FBI officials said a suspect is in custody in connection with her disappearance.

 

Family members told CBS 2 they received notice she was found, but do not know details of how she was located.

Police believed she may have been taken by 22-year old Alexander Martin Curry-Fishtorn.

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Alex Curry-Fishtorn (Source: Lake County Sheriff)

Madison's family filed a protective order against the man for stalking her, which police say he violated a number of times.

Officials asked the public to be on lookout for a dark gray 2009 Chevy Cobalt.

The car has Indiana license plate, 645 RIS.

Officials said if you see Curry-Fishtorn, do not approach him, but call the Lake County Indiana Sheriff's Office or 9-1-1 right away.

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