Texas Teen Missing Since Christmas Eve in Bexar County
A statewide CLEAR Alert is active for 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos, missing from northwest Bexar County since the morning of Dec. 24, prompting law enforcement and community search efforts and urging public tips.
Camila Mendoza Olmos, 19, was last seen at about 6:58 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025, leaving her home in the 11000 block of Caspian Spring in northwest Bexar County, Texas, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Surveillance footage shows a person believed to be Olmos looking inside her vehicle before she walked away on foot; her car remained at the residence, and authorities say she likely took only her car keys and possibly her driver’s license.
Her cell phone and other belongings were left at home, and her family raised the alarm after she did not return from what was described as a routine morning walk.
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) activated a Coordinated Law Enforcement Adult Rescue (CLEAR) Alert, a statewide emergency notification used when a missing adult aged 18–64 is believed to be in imminent danger of serious injury or death or the disappearance appears involuntary.
CLEAR Alerts require enough identifying information to help the public assist law enforcement.
Where and When Camila Mendoza Olmos Was Last Seen
Investigators say Olmos was captured on video shortly before 7 a.m. searching her vehicle outside the family home on Dec. 24, and then she left the scene on foot.
Law enforcement believes she was wearing a black sweater with baby-blue accents, light-blue bottoms, and white shoes. She is described as about 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing approximately 110 pounds.
Her mother initially thought Olmos had gone for her usual walk when she left the bed that morning, but concern grew when she did not return.
Family members attempted to contact friends and relatives, and when there was no sign of her on Christmas Day, the missing persons report was filed with the sheriff’s office.
What law enforcement has confirmed so far
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation and has publicly urged anyone with information to contact authorities.
Deputies say Olmos’s vehicle and phone were left at home, and she is not believed to be in a vehicle at the time of her disappearance.
Sheriff’s officials have asked residents in the area to review home surveillance footage from the morning of Dec. 24 in case it captured movements after her departure.
They have also confirmed that Olmos was not detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), addressing concerns from family about possible detention.
Community members, including family and volunteers, have joined search efforts, and law enforcement continues to coordinate with them while reviewing any leads.
How CLEAR Alerts Work and How the Public Can Help
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) manages the CLEAR Alert system to provide a statewide notification mechanism for missing adults aged 18 to 64 who are believed to be in imminent danger or whose disappearance appears involuntary.
Under DPS guidance, a CLEAR Alert may be activated when a law enforcement agency requests it within 72 hours of the disappearance, there is enough identifying information to share publicly, and preliminary investigation indicates the person’s safety may be at risk.
Once issued, information from a CLEAR Alert can be distributed through the Emergency Alert System (EAS), broadcast partners, participating media, highway message signs, and public safety notification channels to generate credible public leads.
For residents, this means that official alerts are a structured way to raise awareness and encourage the submission of verifiable tips to law enforcement rather than unverified social posts.
Anyone with information about Camila Mendoza Olmos’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office at 210-335-6000 or email the Missing Persons Unit at missingpersons@bexar.org.
Law enforcement has stressed that reviewing neighbourhood camera footage from the morning of Dec. 24 and sharing it through official channels is more effective than informal reporting.
Some community groups have set up coordination points where volunteers can assist under sheriff’s direction, though formal search activities are managed by the sheriff’s office to preserve investigative integrity.
How Residents Can Help and What Authorities Will Do Next
Authorities leading the search in Bexar County, Texas, say efforts remain active and coordinated by the county sheriff’s office, which will continue assessing tips, reviewing local surveillance recordings from the morning of Dec. 24, and directing ground and aerial searches under established protocols.
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has confirmed the CLEAR Alert will stay in place while law enforcement evaluates new information and conducts periodic status reviews, as required by state alert criteria when an adult may face serious harm.
CLEAR Alerts in Texas are intended for adults ages 18–64 and must meet DPS activation standards, including sufficient identifying details and investigative indicators of risk.
The case carries public importance because the alert system is specifically designed to amplify situational awareness across the state when an adult’s absence appears involuntary or potentially dangerous.
Local residents have been asked to preserve and submit relevant camera footage through official sheriff’s channels, a step that aligns with Texas DPS CLEAR Alert administrative guidance, which states alerts are re-examined as new verified evidence is received.
Regional volunteer groups have continued supporting searches under law enforcement coordination.
