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The Brazos County Sheriff’s Office in Texas has released a photo of a truck linked to Nicole “Nikki” Winder, a 53-year-old woman who has been missing since February 25.
Authorities discovered the white Chevrolet, model year 2025, on Wednesday. It was found at an oil pad site off FM 974, just north of Highway 21. Unfortunately, the vehicle had been set on fire.
“Investigators suspect the fire was intentionally set,” the sheriff’s office stated, according to a report by CrimeOnline.
Police reported that Winder was last observed leaving her workplace in Bryan around 3 p.m. on the preceding Wednesday, as detailed by Fox 44 News.
Investigators are urging residents in the vicinity of the 19000 block of FM 974 to review their security and game camera footage from February 25, specifically between 3 p.m. and 4:15 p.m., in hopes of gathering clues.
On Monday, police expanded their search to include the surrounding areas, KBTX reports.
“We have utilized drones, we’ve utilized helicopters, dog search teams, and everything that’s available to us,” Nathan Dennis with the sheriff’s office said.
“We did finish up the search on those two properties that we were focused on, and those being where the truck was located and the property she was last seen at. So we are continuing to follow up on leads.”
Meanwhile, the Texas Department of Public Safety issued a statewide CLEAR Alert for Winder, after loved ones said they were considered for her safety.
Winder is described as 5 feet, 7 inches tall and about 130 pounds with green eyes and blonde hair. She was last seen wearing a dark grey shirt and pink pants.
Police ask anyone with information to contact their local law enforcement or the Brazos County Sheriff’s Office at (979) 361-4900 or email at ndennis@brazoscountytx.gov.
[Feature Photo via Brazos County Sheriff’s Office]