Krystal Rud, 17, was last seen in Houston, Texas on December 1, 2025. She is entered as a missing child with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, case number 2070304, and authorities believe she may have stayed in the local Houston area.

Krystal has several distinguishing tattoos: one on her upper right cheek, one on her left forearm, one on the right side of her neck, and one on her right thigh. She might have changed her hair color to auburn since she was last seen. The Houston Police Department is handling the case; anyone with information is asked to contact them at 884-3131.

If anyone saw Krystal around Houston in early December 2025 or knows where she might be staying, please share what you know with the HPD.