UPDATE: Hays County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Help Locating Missing/Runaway Teen CANCELLED

On January 23, 2018, Tara did not return home after school. Her parents also reported that a handgun was discovered missing from the residence.

UPDATE: The missing runaway juvenile from Kyle has returned home and is back with her family.  The Hays County Sheriff’s Office is cancelling the attempt to locate.

The Hays County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s assistance in locating a missing/runaway female juvenile from the Kyle area identified as:

Tara Yvonne Ritchie – white female 15 years of age 5’5” 145 pounds, Brown Hair/Brown Eyes

Nose piercing, scar on chin, cross tattoo on left ring finger

Clothing: Black Vans athletic shoes, blue jeans

On January 23, 2018, Tara did not return home after school. Her parents also reported that a handgun was discovered missing from the residence.

It is believed that Tara’s last known location was in the Austin area. Tara suffers from depression and anxiety and may be suicidal.

If you believe you have information regarding this case contact the Hays County Sheriff’s Office at 512-393-7896 and speak with the Criminal Investigations Division or you may contact the Hays County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-324-TIPS (8477).

You may also submit information electronically from the link on the Hays County Crime Stoppers website or by using the free smartphone application from any smart phone. The application is P3tips.com. Information leading to the arrest and indictment of criminal suspect(s) may be eligible for a CASH reward of up to $1,000. All calls are confidential and callers will remain anonymous. You do not have to give your name and you will not have to testify in court.