Eliza Fletcher missing: Vehicle of interest located, man detained after jogger abducted in Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A vehicle of interest has been located and the man inside the vehicle has been detained Saturday as police continue to search for a woman who was abducted while out for a run early Friday morning in Memphis.

Eliza Fletcher, 34, was last seen at approximately 4:30 a.m. Friday on Central Avenue in midtown Memphis before being forced into a dark-colored GMC Terrain, the Memphis Police Department said.

Memphis police said they were dispatched at around 7:45 a.m. to assist the University of Memphis police "regarding a missing person" in the area of Central Avenue and Zach Curlin Street.

The woman was jogging in the area when an unknown person approached her and she was "reportedly forced into an SUV and taken from the scene," Memphis police said in a statement.

The suspect was believed to be in a dark-colored GMC Terrain traveling westbound on Central Avenue, police said.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, which is assisting in the search for Fletcher, said there currently is no known direction of travel for the suspect's vehicle.

Police announced Saturday that a vehicle of interest had been located and a man inside was detained, but Fletcher has still not been found.

Fletcher was wearing a pink jogging top and purple running shorts at the time.

Authorities have released images of Fletcher and the SUV they believe she was forced into.

St. Mary's Episcopal School said in a statement on social media that Fletcher is a "beloved" junior kindergarten teacher at the all-girls prep school.

Fletcher was described by police as 5 foot 6 inches and 137 pounds with brown hair and green eyes.

Her family, who they refer to as "Liza," released a statement Saturday asking for the community to help in bringing her home by sending tips and any information to police. They are also offering a reward for information.

The family of a woman who was abducted while jogging in Memphis is pleading for her safe return

"We want to start by thanking everyone for their prayers and outpouring of support. Liza has touched the hearts of many people. And it shows," said Fletcher's uncle, Mike Keaney.

Fletcher's husband, Richie, is visibly emotional in the video, wiping away tears.

"The family has met with police and we have shared with them all the information we know. More than anything we want to see Liza returned home safely," Keaney added. "The family has offered a reward for any information that leads to her safe return. We believe someone knows what happened and can help."

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call the Memphis Police Department at 901-528-2274 or 901-545-2677, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation at 1-800-TBI-FIND or 911. You can also call CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH

ABC News' Alexandra Faul and ABC7 Chicago contributed to this report.