Missing 53-year-old woman’s truck found on fire in Texas, sheriff’s office says

BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas (KEYE) — Autorites in Texas said they are searching for a 53-year-old woman who has been missing for two days.

The Brazos County Sheriff’s Office said Nicole Winder was last seen on Wednesday at 3 p.m. in Bryan.

“At approximately 4:00 p.m., a vehicle on fire was located in the same area and was later confirmed to be Nikki’s vehicle — a white 2025 Chevy truck with black rims,” the sheriff’s office wrote on Facebook. “Investigators believe the vehicle fire was the result of arson.”

The sheriff’s office urged people who live nearby to review their security or game camera footage for a truck matching the description traveling in the area between 3 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday.

“Anyone with relevant footage or information is urged to contact the Brazos County Sheriff’s Office immediately,” according to the post.

Officials said they believe Winder’s disappearance poses a credible threat to her health and safety.

Winder was described as a white woman who is 5 feet, 7 inches tall with blonde hair and green eyes. She weighs approximately 130 pounds and was last seen wearing a dark gray T-shirt and pink pants.

Anyone who has information about her whereabouts are asked to contact the Brazos County Sheriff’s Office at 979-361-4900.

If you see her, call 911.

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EDITOR’S NOTE: The National News Desk’s Jessica A. Botelho contributed to this report.