Columbus police searching for two missing people last seen together
UPDATE: BOTH PEOPLE HAVE BEEN FOUND SAFE!
The Columbus Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating two missing people who police say should be together.
According to the Columbus Police Department Special Victims’ Unit, 73-year-old Katie Marie Hicks and 47-year-old Keino Yeon Hicks were last seen in the 2000 block of Torch Hill Road on September 20, 2026, at approximately 3 p.m.
Police reported both individuals missing on September 21.
Katie Hicks is described as a Black female, approximately 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighing 159 pounds. She has black and gray hair and brown eyes. Her clothing description is currently unknown.
Keino Hicks is described as a Black male, approximately 5 feet, 4 inches tall and weighing 170 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. His clothing description is also unknown.
The Columbus Police Department says the two individuals should be together.
Anyone who sees Katie Hicks or Keino Hicks, or has information about their whereabouts, is asked to call 911 immediately.
Information can also be provided to the CPD Special Victims’ Unit at 706-225-3449 or lead investigator Detective Joseph Austin at 706-225-3560.
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