Update April 9, 2026 – Lacey Nickel has been located safe.

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Authorities in Rapid City are requesting assistance from the community to locate a missing 21-year-old woman last seen in the downtown area Tuesday afternoon.

Lacey Nickel, of Box Elder, was last spotted in downtown Rapid City at approximately 4:00 p.m. on April 7. Officials expressed heightened concern for her safety, noting that Nickel has a diminished capacity to care for herself.

At the time of her disappearance, Nickel was wearing dark colored pants and a black hoodie over a blue shirt.

The Rapid City Police Department is leading the search efforts. Investigators urge anyone who may have seen her or who has information regarding her current location to take action.

“Anyone with any information about her whereabouts should contact police immediately at 605-394-4131,” the department stated in a public alert.