MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police in Memphis are looking for a woman who they believe was kidnapped Friday morning.

Authorities say Eliza Fletcher was on a run around 4:30 a.m. when an unknown man approached her and reportedly forced her into a dark-colored SUV near the University of Memphis.

A missing person's report was reportedly filed after Fletcher did not return from her normal run.

According to the Daily Memphian, Fletcher's water bottle and phone were found in front of a house that is owned by the university.

Fletcher was last seen wearing purple shorts and a pink top, police said.

Anyone with information about Fletcher's whereabouts is asked to call 911 or dial 1-800-TBI-FIND.

INDIANAPOLIS — After the dedication that led to finding missing Ohio 5-month-old Kason Thomass, IMPD Officers Sgt. Shawn Anderson and Sgt. Richard El are reflecting on the moments after his discovery and what it meant for them.

"First thing that went through my mind was thank God we found baby Kason. He is alive and well and my first instinct was I wanted to hold him, put my arms around him and just make sure he was ok," said IMPD Sgt. Shawn Anderson.

Pictures of Sgt. Anderson holding Kason have gone viral and many are thankful the baby is safe.

Sgt. Anderson told WRTV, that this is a moment he will never forget.

"I could tell he felt comfort and joy he felt safe and secure in that moment. In spite of the ordeal, he had been through, so I was amazed at how well he was doing for the amount of time he was gone and holding him was one of the best feelings I have had in my career. It just really felt like holding one of my own children," said Sgt. Anderson.

Sgt. Richard El was the first on the scene.

"I picked him up and held him ... 'You are safe now, we got you. We are going to get you back to your parents.' He was still in a onesie and it just gave me memories of my kids being young and whatnot. So I gave him a hug and held him and bounced him around a little bit and let him know he everything would ne alright and that he would soon be reunited with his family," said Sgt. El.

Kason's family tells WRTV he is still in the hospital waiting to be discharged. The family is thankful to be able to spend Christmas with both boys.

"I couldn’t imagine what the parents and grandparents of baby Kason were going through over the past handful of days. The rollercoaster of emotions for us to be a part of that and bringing him home safely and reuniting him safely it really feels amazing," said Richard El.

ZANESVILLE, Ohio —

An Amber Alert issued for two children who were inside a stolen vehicle from Zanesville was canceled just after 8 p.m. Thursday.

According to the alert, a 3-year-old and 1-year-old were in the backseat of a SUV that was left running outside of gas station located at 531 Main Street.

The NBC affiliate in Columbus reports, "The toddler and infant were taken in an unlocked vehicle outside a gas station ... The children were later located with the driver, according to Zanesville police. Police did not say whether the driver was being brought into custody or questioned."

There is no description of the suspect at this time.

If anyone sees the vehicle or children, please contact the Zanesville Police Department at (740) 455-0738.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. —

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an Amber Alert for a 2-day-old child who is missing after her mother was found shot to death in Memphis.

Kennedy Hoyle was last seen wearing a black and white polka-dot onesie with pink pants, according to the TBI. She weighs 6 pounds and is 17 inches long. She has brown hair and brown eyes.

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According to the Memphis Police Department, officers found an abandoned vehicle at about 11:15 p.m. Tuesday.

"After searching the area, a female, 27, was located near the vehicle deceased," MPD said in a tweet.

In an updated tweet from MPD, the police department said Brandon Isabelle, the father of the missing newborn, has been arrested and charged.

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MPD's tweet also said evidence suggests the newborn is deceased, but the search for her remains will continue.

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Kennedy Hoyle is asked to call MPD at 901-545-2677 or TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Children vanish, and tragically, sometimes they're never found. The hope is that's not the case with Summer Wells - the missing 5-year-old out of northeast Tennessee.

It's true, and the search effort has been scaled back after crews have found no trace of the child. But, no one is giving up, and authorities continue to investigate the cause behind the scenes, especially when foul play may be involved.

Unfortunately, sometimes missing children are never found. Take the high-profile case of Joe Clyde Daniels, for example. His father was convicted of murder, but the boy's remains were never found.

The question many ask: What's the fate of Summer Wells.

It's been more than a month since the 5-year-old was reported missing from her home in Hawkins County, Tennessee. That is a long time for a missing child.

"The longer you go, the less likely you will have a successful recovery. About 1% of children survive longer than 24 hours. We hope that Summer Wells will be that one-percenter. She's going to be a one-percenter," said Margie Quinn.

She headed up the state's Amber Alert program for eleven years before leaving the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and is an expert in human trafficking.

She's not involved in the Wells investigation. But she's followed it and knows abduction is a strong possibility, but not likely for human trafficking.

"That's always the public's first thought that they've been abducted and trafficked. People who traffic are not going to abduct them. It brings too much attention."

The Summer Wells case has been highly publicized. If she were to show up on an internet site suddenly, people would know. She's not there.

So, what are the TBI and FBI currently doing?

"In any case like that where they've had like nine-hundred leads, you've got to look at every possible angle," said Jeremy Lofquest.

He is a TBI Special Agent in Charge working on abductions and human trafficking.

Sources have told WTVF it now appears unlikely Wells just wandered off, or bloodhounds certainly would have found some sign of her in the nearby woods.

So, the focus shifts more to foul play. Agent Lofquest is not directly involved with the Wells case but says it is handled like other similar missing child cases.

"You look at all the relationships, and all the circumstances from what you think is the beginning and follow the timeline."

That includes questioning parents, siblings, relatives, everyone close to the child, and those who live nearby.

"Neighbors are going to be interviewed, sex offenders in the area will be interviewed. Anybody with likelihood to commit this type of crime," said Quinn.

To date, that's all been done. And still, after more than a month of searching, questioning, and hundreds of tips sent to the TBI hotline, nothing. No suspects. No trace of Summer Wells.

Again, no one is giving up. But the simple fact is this: Without any credible new leads or a person who knows something coming forward, Summer Wells, like Joe Clyde Daniels - another five-year-old who vanished - may never be found.

Authorities are encouraging anyone with any type of tip, no matter how small, to call 1-800-TBI-FIND.

Nick Beres at WTVF first reported this story.