Swartara Nichols, an 18-year-old from Waterbury, Connecticut, was last seen on January 14, 2026. She is described as a white female with black hair and brown eyes. Details about what she was wearing, where she might have been headed, and the circumstances of her disappearance have not been widely reported, leaving significant gaps in the timeline.

Her family and community continue to seek answers, and investigators have made a public plea for anyone with information — however small it may seem — to come forward. The investigation remains active and every tip is considered potentially important to locating her and resolving this uncertainty.

If anyone in Waterbury or the surrounding area saw Swartara on or after January 14, 2026, or has information about her movements or contacts, please share what you know with the authorities.