Crime

Columbus Police: Woman and baby missing with murder suspect

Columbus police are searching for a missing Columbus woman and her baby who are believed to be with a murder suspect.

Family members reported that Niagra Thomas and her 6-month-old child Nehliyah have not been seen by them since Tuesday evening.

The two had left home with a friend earlier in the day. When Thomas did not return home, the friend was contacted who told them she had driven the two to a convenience store on St. Mary's Road late Wednesday.

There, the two met the child's father Demartre Harris and the three left in a white car.

Demartre Harris is currently being sought by Columbus police  for the charge of murder.

Anyone with information should call 911 or the Special Victim's Division at 706-653-3449, Public Safety Communications at 706-653-3231 or the Robbery/Assault Division at 706-653-3400.

http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/crime/article46574190.html

This story was originally published February 21, 2016 at 10:52 AM with the headline "Columbus Police: Woman and baby missing with murder suspect."

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