Family Vacate Tents Near Where Haleigh Disappeared

Published On: Oct 13 2011 03:27:00 PM EDT  Updated On: Mar 15 2009 10:28:22 AM EDT
SATSUMA, Fla. -

Nearly five weeks after Haleigh Cummings vanished, the families of her mother and father have vacated the tents in which they had lived while waiting for her to come home.

The separate families of father Ronald Cummings and mother Crystal Sheffield moved out of their temporary compounds over the weekend after Putnam County officials told them they were in violation of county ordinances and property rights.

Investigators released the mobile home where the 5-year-old disappeared after being put to bed on Feb. 10 back to the family more than a week ago, but Ronald Cummings said he can't bear to go back inside until Haleigh is returned.

The mother's family, who now lives in Baker County, wanted to stay close so they could be there when Haleigh comes back home.

There was no information on Sunday where the families had moved.

Cummings, 25, married 17-year-old Misty Croslin last Thursday and then flew to New York City for an appearance on NBC's "Today Show." Croslin was with Haleigh and her younger brother the night police believe she was abducted.

Cummings said he is convinced that someone took Haleigh and has full confidence that his new bride had nothing to do with it.

In weeks since an Amber Alert was issued, more than 2,000 tips have poured in to detectives. Investigators said they have checked out hundreds of leads and tips in the case, including multiple false sightings of the missing girl.

Last week, the Justice Coalition added $8,490 to the reward for Haleigh, bringing the total reward amount to $35,000.

Anyone who has any information that could help find Haleigh is asked to call Crimestoppers at 888-277-TIPS.

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