30 years later and Joplin’s Tracy A. Pickett is still missing

The Joplin Police Department is requesting public assistance in obtaining information related to
the missing persons case of Tracy A. Pickett. Tracy was reported missing August 12, 1992. Over
the past 30 years, Investigators have followed up on numerous leads and tips to try and solve this
case. As another anniversary of the disappearance approaches, we strongly encourage anyone in
the community who has any information to come forward.

Tracy Pickett was 14 when she disappeared. She is a white female with blonde hair and green
eyes. At the time of her disappearance, she was 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighed 115 pounds.
On August 11, 1992, Tracy Pickett spent the night at a friend’s residence in Webb City, Missouri.

The morning of August 12, 1992 another guest offered to take her to her home in Joplin. The
subject claimed he dropped Tracy off safely near a pawnshop in Joplin. Tracy has never been
heard from again. It is believed Tracy disappeared involuntarily.

Here is a picture of Pickett and age progression photos of what she may look like today. If
you, or anyone you know, has any information or tips related to this case, we encourage you to
please contact Captain Nick Jimenez at 417-623-3131 x1676.