BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) \u2014 A 16-year-old Ohio girl missing since last month, who was linked to a Cheektowaga man now being held in federal custody, has been found safe. <\/p>\n
FBI and Ohio law enforcement officials identified a “person of interest” in Madison Fields’ disappearance who lives in Tennessee. <\/p>\n
“We’re thankful Madison is safe and will soon be back in Ohio,” FBI Cincinnati Special Agent in Charge Jason Cromartie said in a press release. “I want to thank all the law enforcement agencies involved for their relentless work to find Madison.” <\/p>\n
The FBI Hostage Rescue Team tracked down the suspect at a hotel in Florida. An alert on the suspect and his vehicle was then issued. FBI Jacksonville and local law enforcement found the vehicle in Palatka, Florida.<\/p>\n
Officials said Fields was found safe at a hotel, and the suspect was taken into custody. His name has not yet been released.<\/p>\n
It’s not clear if there’s any connection between him and 43-year-old Kyle D. Lawrence of Cheektowaga. <\/p>\n
WATCH: Missing Ohio girl, linked to Cheektowaga man, found safe in Florida<\/p>\n
Missing Ohio girl, linked to Cheektowaga man, found safe in Florida<\/p>\n
Earlier this month, investigators turned their attention to Lawrence after finding surveillance video showing Madison getting into a black Jeep Grand Cherokee with a New York license plate, which they learned Lawrence had rented. The last known video of Madison was recorded on Friday, February 13.<\/p>\n
Lawrence was indicted on Thursday on charges of transportation to engage in criminal sexual activity. He was not charged directly in connection to Madisons disappearance. <\/p>\n
WATCH: ‘Want her to come home’: Cheektowaga man under investigation after 16-year-old Ohio girl was reported missing<\/p>\n
Cheektowaga man under investigation after 16-year-old Ohio girl was reported missing<\/p>\n