Porter, Texas — Authorities are searching for a 31-year-old woman last seen near a Porter residence Thursday.
According to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Taryn Hatfield, 31, was last seen on Thursday, March 12, 2026, near her residence in the 25400 block of Needham Road in Porter, a community in southeastern Montgomery County.
Investigators said it is unknown what Hatfield was wearing during the last contact with her. Officials believe she may still be in the Porter area, though they noted she has family connections in Channelview and Cypress, Texas.
The sheriff’s office issued a public alert asking residents to report any information that could help locate her.
Hatfield is described as a white female, 5 feet 4 inches tall and approximately 135 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes and a fair complexion, according to the missing person notice released by the sheriff’s office.
Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding her disappearance or whether foul play is suspected. The case remains an active missing person investigation.
Anyone who knows Hatfield’s whereabouts or has information related to the case is asked to contact the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office at 936-538-5900 and reference case number 26A086935.
Missing person alerts like this often rely on tips from local residents, commuters, and workers who may have seen someone matching the description in nearby neighborhoods or along daily travel routes.
Authorities encourage anyone with information, no matter how small it may seem, to come forward.
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