06/17/2026
Missing Person Case Update – Nikki Winder
The Brazos County Sheriff’s Office is providing an update regarding the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Nicole “Nikki” Winder, who has been missing since February 25, 2026.
Prior to the ex*****on of search warrants on April 15, 2026, investigators had identified a specific Polaris UTV believed to be relevant to this investigation. Locating this UTV was included among the items sought during the ex*****on of search warrants at two properties in the 19000 block of FM 974. Despite those efforts, the Polaris UTV was not located, and its current whereabouts remain unknown. The Polaris UTV has the last four digits of the VIN: 7827.
The Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information regarding the location of this Polaris UTV to contact the Brazos County Sheriff’s Office at (979) 361-4900 or Brazos County Crime Stoppers at (979) 775-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to the recovery of the Polaris UTV. Tips may be submitted anonymously.
Investigators are currently awaiting the completion of additional evidence analysis related to this investigation. Once that process is complete, the information will be reviewed and incorporated into the ongoing investigation. Investigators continue to actively pursue leads and work toward finding answers regarding Nikki’s disappearance. The Sheriff’s Office remains committed to conducting a thorough investigation and following every piece of information received from the public.