PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. -- The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday they fear a missing 8-year-old girl is in the custody of a fugitive wanted on felony charges and they believe she is in danger.

Isabella Eve Petty was last seen at Baggett Elementary School on April 28.

Investigators think she may be with her stepfather, Jerry Lee Fagan, 30.

Police said Fagan is wanted on two felony charges.

Officials believe Fagan is also traveling with his wife and his 1-year-old son.

Police said it is possible Fagan fled the state and may be headed to California, Gaston County, NC, or Phoenix, AZ.

Fagan is described as being 5 feet 9 inches tall and 130 pounds with long, brown hair and blue eyes.

Casey Lynn Fagan, his wife, is described as 5 feet 6 inches and 275 pounds. Casey Fagan may be using the alias Casey Petty, police said. Casey Fagan has not been charged.

Isabella Petty is described as having long, dark, wavy brown hair and brown eyes.

The subjects are believed to be travelling in a red 2000 Ford Taurus SES with Georgia tag ASI 7861.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Jerry Lee Fagan is asked to contact the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office or local law enforcement agency immediately. Callers may leave an anonymous "tip" by calling 770-445-5535. The "tip" can also be emailed to tips@paulding.gov.