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Published On: Oct 13 2011 03:27:00 PM EDT  Updated On: Mar 13 2009 12:59:55 PM EDT
SATSUMA, Fla. -

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

On Thursday, about 100 police cadets, deputies from Putnam, Clay, St. Johns and Marion counties and people from other agencies searched a wooded area along U.S. Highway 17 and neighboring railroad tracks in the largest organized search in weeks.

The search area stretched almost 13 miles from Satsuma -- where Haleigh disappeared from her father's home before dawn on Feb. 10 -- south to Crescent City.

"The search is not a result of information received, but is being conducted to be sure that all areas are covered," Putnam County Sheriff's Office Capt. Dick Schauland said.

The families of the missing girl have lived in separate camp sites near the home where Haleigh disappeared, held nightly prayer vigils and done what they can to keep the public thinking about and looking for the missing girl. Due to property rights and county rules, both families are in the process of moving their compounds.

Earlier this 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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