Missing 15-year-old from Kyle, Texas found
(Hays County Sheriff's Office)
UPDATE: The missing teen returned home and is back with her family
The Hay's County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in locating 15-year-old Tara Yvonne Ritchie from Kyle, Texas. Tara is a white female weighing approximately 145 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. She is roughly 5' 5" with a nose piercing, a cross tattoo on her left ring finger, and a scar on her chin. Tara was last seen wearing black Vans and blue jeans.
According to HCSO, Tara did not return home from school on Tuesday, January 23, 2018.
Her parents also reported that a handgun was missing from their residence.
It is believed that Tara may be suicidal.
According to her parents, she suffers from depression and anxiety.
Anyone with information that could lead to Tara's whereabouts is asked to contact the Hays County Sheriff's Office at 512-393-7896 or the Hays County Crime Stoppers at 800-324-TIPS (8477).