Girl 'in danger' spotted in Georgia with alleged abductor

An active Amber alert continued Sunday as federal, state and local officials searched for a missing 4-year-old Florida girl.

Rebecca Lewis, who is believed to be in danger, was spotted in Forsyth about 6:30 p.m. Saturday, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said.

Her alleged abductor, 31-year-old West Hogs, was with her at a gas station off I-75.

Lewis could be seen in surveillance videos wearing a pink dress.

Hogs had on a light-colored T-shirt and blue jeans. He was driving a 2012 grey Nissan Versa with an Alabama licence plate. The Nissan was reported stolen out of Alabama with tag number 4JL26.

Officials aren’t sure where Hogs may be headed.

Lewis is described as white, with blue eyes, long blond hair and 30 pounds.

Hogs is described as white, 220 pounds with green eyes and short red hair.

A telephone tips hotline has been set up for tips regarding the whereabouts of the girl and Hogs: 1-877-419-0934. Anyone who has any information about this case is asked to call this number.

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