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Updated: 3:39 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009 | Posted: 11:59 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009

Haleigh's Father's Girlfriend Taken In For Questioning

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PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. —

Eyewitness News has learned that Misty Croslin, Haleigh's father's girlfriend was the last one to see the 5-year- old. Croslin was taken away for questioning again Thursday morning.

It's been nearly three weeks since the 5-year-old was taken out of her bed in the middle of the night. Deputies said Haleigh was home asleep with her little brother and father's girlfriend when the crime happened.

VIDEO REPORT: Misty Croslin QuestionedIMAGES: Tent Cumming's Family Is Living InRAW VIDEO: Girlfriend Comments On Cousin

Meanwhile, seven cadaver dogs and nine officers were sent to search an area surrounding the home of missing five-year-old Haleigh Cummings Thursday. Deputies said the search was being conducted to make sure that nothing is overlooked.

The cadaver dogs and officers searched for human remains. Eyewitness News saw dogs sniffing along the panels underneath mobile homes in case a body was placed underneath.

Investigators believe Haleigh Cummings was taken from her home on Green Lane in Satsuma on February 9. Sheriff Jeff Hardy, as well as everyone involved in the investigation said they continue to hope that Haleigh is found alive and in good health.

Investigators said Thursday's search was not in response to leads received from the family or the public, but as a routine procedure that has proven itself in other missing child cases.

The canine teams are a part of Canine South, a non-law enforcement organization out of South Georgia that specializes in canine searches. The teams consist of cadaver dogs that specifically seek out human remains.

Investigators said more dogs will search the area again Friday.

FAMILY RELEASES HOME VIDEO OF HALEIGH

The family of missing 5-year-old Haleigh Cummings hopes new home video will help people recognize her. The home video was shot Christmas morning at Haleigh's Satsuma home where she was last seen February 9.

HOME VIDEO: Haleigh Opening Presents

Haleigh's little brother's face was obscured in the video at the family's request. Her brother told his mother a man in black came into the bedroom and took Haleigh.

The reward for information leading to Haleigh is up to $25,500.

HALEIGH'S BROTHER SAYS "MAN IN BLACK" TOOK HER

There was a possible new clue in the search for 5-year-old Haleigh Cummings Tuesday morning. The family said Haleigh's younger brother may have witnessed her abduction. Experts who work with children during criminal investigations are working with Haleigh's brother Tuesday.

VIDEO REPORT: Brother: "I Wanna Find My Sissy"INTERVIEW: Haleigh's Mom On Nancy GraceMISTY TALKS: Watch WFTV Interview | See ImagesTHE TENT: See Tent Family Is Living InARCHIVE:Previous Reports On Haleigh Search

"When I saw him on my visitation all he said was, 'I wanna find my sissy' and he said, 'Some man in black came in and took her.' and that he was all dressed in black, but I didn't question him. I'm not going to question him," said Haleigh's mother, Crystal Sheffield (watch full interview).

The 4-year-old boy gave the description to his mother nearly two weeks after his sister disappeared from her father's Putnam County home in Satsuma on February 9.

Crystal Sheffield appeared on CNN's Nancy Grace show Monday night and briefly talked about "the man in black." Sheffield also confirmed that she took and passed a lie detector test.

Previous Stories: February 26, 2009: Canine Teams Sent Out In Search Of Haleigh February 26, 2009: Family Releases Home Video Of Haleigh February 25, 2009: Tip Leads Detectives To St. Augustine In Haleigh Search February 25, 2009: Haleigh's Brother Says "Man In Black" Took Her February 23, 2009: Haleigh's Father Questioned On Past Drug Use February 22, 2009: 1,600 Leads In Haleigh Cummings Case February 20, 2009: Tip Leads To New Search For Haleigh February 20, 2009: Girlfriend's Cousin Under Investigation In Haleigh Case February 20, 2009: WFTV Viewer Donates Camper To Haleigh's Father February 20, 2009: Sheriff: Arrested Sex Offender Not Linked To Missing Girl February 19, 2009: Haleigh's Family Living In Tents During Search February 19, 2009: Car Taken Into Custody In Haleigh Case February 18, 2009: $16,000 In Rewards Offered For Haleigh Info February 18, 2009: Girlfriend Under Investigation In Haleigh Case February 17, 2009: Deputies Search Neighborhood For Haleigh February 17, 2009: Haleigh Search Taking Financial Toll On Sheriff's Office February 16, 2009: Search For Haleigh Cummings Scaled Back February 14, 2009: Search Continues For Missing 5-Year-Old Girl February 13, 2009: George Anthony, EquuSearch Help Look For Haleigh February 12, 2009: George Anthony Joins Search For Missing Girl February 12, 2009: Investigators Think Missing Girl Was Abducted February 12, 2009: Bounty Hunter Joins Search For Missing Girl February 11, 2009: Missing Girl's Father Makes Emotional Plea

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