The Shelby County Sheriff’s Department is reporting that the remains of a missing Columbus woman have been identified in southern Shelby County.

The remains were recovered on Aug. 1st and are now positively identified as belonging to 33-year-old Nicolle R. Olmstead of Columbus. She was reported missing to the Columbus police on July 16th and was last seen in Columbus on July 1st.

Olmstead was notorious in Columbus for jumping into people’s vehicles and demanding rides, or blocking traffic to try to get a ride.

The death is being investigated by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department and no further details are being released at this time.

Investigators are asking for anyone with information concerning Olmstead’s disappearance to contact Detective Sgt. Darren Chandler at 317-392-6412 or Columbus Detective LaShawn Tyler at 812-376-2661.

Anonymous tips can also be placed through the Shelby County Prosecutors tip line at 317-398-2255 (CALL).