Michael Ward Nichols, 65, was last seen in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on May 1, 2019. He is white, with graying hair and blue eyes, standing between 5 feet 5 inches and 5 feet 7 inches and weighing between 145 and 160 pounds. At the time he disappeared he was experiencing homelessness and mainly stayed in the Winston-Salem area, though he sometimes traveled to Wilkesboro and had ties to West Virginia.

No clothing description or list of personal belongings at the time of his last sighting has been released. The investigation remains open with the Winston-Salem Police Department.

If anyone knew Michael, saw him in the spring of 2019, or has information about his movements in Winston-Salem, Wilkesboro, or West Virginia, please contact the Winston-Salem Police Department.