Camila Mendoza Olmos, a 19-year-old from Bexar County, Texas, has been missing since Christmas Eve, and authorities are intensifying their search efforts to locate her. Newly obtained dashboard camera footage potentially shows Mendoza Olmos moments before she went missing, according to Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar.
The sheriff's office released security footage earlier, depicting a person presumed to be Mendoza Olmos searching her car in the driveway around 7 a.m. on the day of her disappearance. Salazar unveiled that the recent dash cam video captured an individual resembling Mendoza Olmos walking alone a few blocks from her residence.
Salazar cautioned that while there's no definitive confirmation that the woman in the video is Mendoza Olmos, the clothing description aligns with what she was last seen wearing. Describing her attire as a baby-blue and black hoodie, baby-blue pajama bottoms, and white shoes, authorities emphasized that Mendoza Olmos left her home solely with her car keys and possibly her driver's license, leaving her phone behind—an unusual behavior given her active lifestyle.
The community has rallied around the search efforts, with multiple law enforcement agencies like the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security lending their support. Salazar clarified that Mendoza Olmos, a U.S. citizen, was not detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, dispelling concerns about her being in federal custody. Despite recently experiencing a mutual breakup, authorities believe there's no foul play involved, as everyone close to her is cooperating.
Salazar urged local residents to review any surveillance footage they might have to aid in the search for Mendoza Olmos. With concerns mounting over her safety, underscored by the sheriff's belief that she might be in "imminent danger," the urgency to locate her is escalating. The sheriff's office has requested anyone with information regarding Mendoza Olmos's whereabouts to contact them immediately.
Rosario Olmos, the mother of Camila Mendoza Olmos, shared her anguish over her daughter's disappearance, recounting the moment she woke up to find Camila gone and her cell phone left behind, switched off. Desperate for her daughter's safe return, Rosario pleaded with the community for support and prayers during this distressing time. Family and friends have combed the area near their home but have yet to discover any traces of the missing teenager.
In light of the ongoing search and the heightened alert, authorities stress the importance of coming forward with any information that could aid in locating Camila Mendoza Olmos. The community's vigilance and support are crucial in ensuring that she is reunited with her loved ones as soon as possible.
