Police reveal what upset CDC worker before he disappeared
Timothy Cunningham reported to work Feb. 12 but told colleagues he didn't feel well, left early
Timothy Cunningham reported to work Feb. 12 but told colleagues he didn't feel well, left early
Dr. Timothy Cunningham, an epidemiologist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, has been missing since February 12. CBS News' Omar Villafranca joins CBSN with the latest on the mysterious disappearance.
CDC epidemiologist Timothy Cunningham disappeared more than two weeks ago after he left work early, saying he felt sick
Timothy Cunningham's parents found his wallet, his car and pet dog still at his home after not hearing from him for two days
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A CDC employee in Atlanta hasn't been seen in two weeks. So far there's no evidence of foul play, but investigators are offering a $10,000 reward for any information in the case. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports.
Timothy Cunningham's family found his car, keys, credit cards, wallet, phone at his Atlanta home
An employee at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta has gone missing. A $10,000 reward has been offered for information leading to an arrest or indictment in the case of Timothy Cunningham. WGCL-TV's Jonathan Carlson reports from Atlanta.
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