Harris Vigil
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Updated: 12:50 AM Jan 30, 2006
Harris Vigil
Reward stands at $13,000
Despite two months without 12-year-old Amber Harris, an Omaha family holds onto hope that she will be found safe.
Posted: 4:08 PM Jan 29, 2006
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Despite two months without 12-year-old Amber Harris, an Omaha family holds onto hope that she will be found safe.

Two months ago, Harris got off her school bus at 20th and Pinkney. She was last seen walking toward her home a few blocks away.

The family held a vigil for her at Paradise Baptist Church Sunday evening, and those leading the service say it will take every set of eyes in the city of Omaha to keep a watch out for signs of the girl.

People in the church were urged to put a picture of her on their dashboards so if they catch a glimpse of the girl, they'll have a better chance at accurately identifying her.

"I'm asking you…if you know where she is, please don't harm her," said Susan Harris, the girl's grandmother, at the vigil service. "Think about if that was your daughter. That is my blood. Please return her back home safely."

"We just want our daughter back and we're just trying to do everything as parents to make sure we're together and make sure we do everything we can," said Michael Harris, Amber's father. "Our daughter…her picture (is) out there because we know somebody knows something."

Billboards offering a reward that has grown to $13,000 have a picture of the girl. A collection at the prayer service will ad more than $500 to the fund.

"We will not rest in praying," said Pastor Thomas Smith of Paradise Baptist. "We will not cease day or night in that God will move in a mighty way."

"I feel lighter. My spirit was down," said Michael Harris. "We go through roller coasters. (This) kind of gives us renewed strength."

A new tip line has been established by the Klaas Kids Foundation. It's 1-800-78-CRIME.

That's in addition to Omaha Police: 444-5600.

The family is also working on a Web site. Details will be announced at a later date.