Tad Cummins, Elizabeth Thomas Spotted In Oklahoma City: TBI

NASHVILLE, TN — The TBI has confirmed a sighting of 15-year-old Elizabeth Thomas and her former teacher, 50-year-old Tad Cummins, at an Oklahoma City Walmart. It is the first confirmed sighting of the pair since Thomas was reported missing March 13 after a friend dropped her off at a Shoney's in Columbia.

Surveillance footage shows Cummins and Thomas shopping at the store. Cummins paid cash for food, but "did not purchase anything else of significance," according to investigators.

The TBI says that it is clear from the footage that Cummins has darkened his hair and that Elizabeth may now have dyed red hair.

Thomas disappeared March 13 and is believed to have been kidnapped by Cummins, her former teacher at Culleoka Unit School.

Thomas is a 15-year-old white female, with hazel eyes, stands 5’0” and weighs 120 pounds. She was last seen wearing a flannel shirt and black leggings. Cummins is a white male, who stands 6’0”, weighs approximately 200 pounds, and has brown hair and eyes. He is believed to be armed with two handguns and driving a silver Nissan Rogue with Tennessee tag 976-ZPT. A warrant has been issued for Cummins for sexual contact with a minor and aggravated kidnapping.

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