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*VEHICLE LOCATED* Media Release: Sheriff’s Office Seeking Assistance in Locating a Vehicle Connected to Missing Person(s) Case

Law Enforcement Officials in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, located the 1994 Ford F-150 pick-up truck early this morning.

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office and our law enforcement partners in Colorado and Mississippi are continuing the search for Hailey Cole and Johnny Rankin Morris, in the Mississippi area, as they are persons of interest in this case.

We ask for members of the public with information regarding their whereabouts to call our non-emergent line at 719-390-5555, or 9-1-1.

Both Cole and Morris are considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached if seen. If spotted, call 9-1-1 to reach their local law enforcement.

Thank you for your continued assistance regarding this search, more information will be released as appropriate.

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27 East Vermijo Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903

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