Police Confirm Texas Woman's Missing Truck Set on Fire in Arson Incident

Authorities in Texas are continuing the search for missing woman Nicole "Nikki" Winder. A significant development in the case reveals that Winder's truck was found burned shortly after she was last seen, with authorities suspecting arson.

Winder, 53, was last seen on Wednesday, February 25, in Brazos County. Her white 2025 Chevy truck with black rims was discovered on fire about 2 miles away from where she was last spotted.

Despite confirming the intentional nature of the fire, investigators have not put forth any theories regarding who might have set the vehicle ablaze. The public is urged to review security camera footage and contact the Brazos County Sheriff's Office with any relevant information.

Described as a white woman, Winder is 5-foot-7, approximately 130 pounds, with green eyes and blond hair. She was last seen wearing a dark grey shirt and pink pants.

A CLEAR Alert has been issued to aid in the search for Winder. This alert is part of the Coordinated Law Enforcement Adult Rescue program, designed to assist in locating missing adults believed to be in immediate danger, without specific age restrictions like AMBER or Silver alerts.

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Another missing woman, Shianne Turner from West Valley City, Utah, made troubling phone calls before disappearing. Turner, 31, was last heard from on February 14, as reported by KSL.

The CLEAR alert, named in honor of violence victims, including Cayley Mandadi, D'Lisa Kelley, Erin Castro, Ashanti Billie, and others, was established by Texas legislation in 2019. Anyone with information on Winder's case is urged to contact local law enforcement or the Brazos County Sheriff's Office.