Search initiated for Camila Mendoza Olmos, a Texas teenager missing since December 24.
A search effort is currently underway in Texas for Camila Mendoza Olmos, a 19-year-old woman who has been missing since Christmas Eve, according to local authorities. Police released information indicating that Olmos was last seen leaving her residence in northwest Bexar County on Wednesday morning, shortly before 7 a.m. Her family disclosed that it is common for her to take morning walks, prompting them to report her missing when she did not return home.
Footage from security cameras has captured Olmos appearing to rummage through a car parked outside her home just prior to her departure. During a press conference held on Monday, Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar revealed that investigators have received dashcam footage from a passerby who observed a woman walking alone on the same day. Salazar noted that the woman in the video closely resembles Olmos and that the sighting occurred only a few blocks away from her residence.
According to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, at the time she went missing, Olmos was reportedly only carrying her car key and possibly her driver’s license. Witnesses described her attire at the time of her disappearance as a baby-blue and black hoodie, baby-blue pajama bottoms, and white shoes. Authorities believe that Olmos likely left her home on foot, and Salazar expressed concerns for her safety, stating that she is considered to be in “imminent danger.”
The investigation has also taken into account Olmos’ mental health, with Sheriff Salazar noting that she had been experiencing “some depression issues” prior to her disappearance. The sheriff emphasized the importance of exploring all potential scenarios surrounding her case, questioning whether she may have left the country voluntarily, possibly accompanied by someone else, or if she has been abducted.
As the search for Camila Mendoza Olmos continues, the community remains hopeful for her safe return. Local police urge anyone with information related to Olmos’ whereabouts to come forward. The investigation highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in locating missing persons while addressing mental health concerns and public safety.
