Camila Mendoza Olmos disappearance: 5 key things to know as search for Texas teen continues

The search for Texas teenager Camila Mendoza Olmos, who mysteriously disappeared from her home early Christmas Eve morning, has entered its fifth day.

Published on: Dec 30, 2025, 12:41:12 IST

By Sumanti Sen

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The search for a Texas teenager who mysteriously disappeared from her home early Christmas Eve morning has entered its fifth day. 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos’ loved ones thought she was going on her regular walk. However, she never returned.

Camila Mendoza Olmos disappearance: 5 things to know amid search for Texas teen (Bexar County Sheriff's Office/Facebook)

Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar said that it was unusual for Camila to leave her phone at home. He added that the teen leads an active lifestyle and it is "highly unusual" that she has not returned.

"That's why we're working basically around the clock on this case," Salazar added.

Here are 5 things to know about Camila Mendoza Olmos’ disappearance

Camila was last seen outside her San Antonio home just before 7 am on Wednesday, December 24, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office announced. She was last seen wearing baby blue pajama shorts, a black hoodie and white shoes.
An unidentified person believed to be Camila was captured on security camera searching her vehicle for an unidentified item the day she vanished, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said. Investigators believe she left her house on foot, as her car remained there. She only took her car keys and possibly her driver's license with her.
Camila’s last known location was the 11000 block of Caspian Spring in northwest Bexar County, according to the sheriff's office.
Salazar said that Camila is believed to be in "imminent danger.” He added that the teenager, who is a US citizen, was not detained by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He provided the update saying he wanted to make it clear as it was a “personal concern.”
Several agencies have joined the search for Camila. While the FBI is providing technical assistance, the Department of Homeland Security is monitoring border crossings and international travel, Salazar said. Nothing has been ruled out in Camila’s disappearance, including kidnapping, human trafficking and the possibility that she left on her own accord.

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Sumanti Sen
Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.Read More

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