Michelle Deborah Hicks, 25, of Wharton, Texas, was last seen on July 12, 2014, after leaving a residence in the 1000 block of West Spanish Camp in Wharton. She has not been heard from since. At the time she disappeared she was wearing a white flowered dress, black tights, and flip-flops.

Michelle has scars on her abdomen and left cheek and multiple tattoos on her back, neck, right shoulder, and upper right arm, including writing on the side of her chest. Authorities report few leads and express concern that she may have been taken against her will. Her case remains open and investigators continue to seek information that could help locate her.

If anyone has information about Michelle’s whereabouts or the events of July 12, 2014, please contact the Wharton Police Department.