Missing Texas Teen Camila Mendoza Olmos. (Courtesy Photo)

Authorities have released new details regarding the case of the missing Texas teen Camila Mendoza Olmos, who was last seen leaving her San Antonio home on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO).

Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar told ABC News on Sunday, December 28, that investigators have gathered enough information to suggest Olmos, 19, may be in “imminent danger.” He added that authorities are still considering all possibilities, including kidnapping, human trafficking, or the chance that she left on her own. Here’s the latest on the missing teen:

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Olmos recently went through a romantic breakup, Salazar told ABC News. However, authorities said the breakup was mutual and don’t suspect anything “nefarious” was involved. Salazar said everyone is cooperating with the case.

Salazar said multiple agencies have joined the search, including the FBI  and the Department of Homeland Security. Salazar confirmed that Olmos was not detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), despite being a U.S. citizen.

“That was a personal concern. So, I had it checked to make sure that there were no stops, no detentions, and that she’s not somewhere in a federal detention facility. That is something we needed to check,” Salazar said.

When did Camila Mendoza Olmos go missing?

Olmos was last seen leaving her home on the 11000 block of Caspian Spring, in northwest Bexar County, at approximately 6:58 a.m. on Wednesday, December 24, according to a CLEAR alert issued by BCSO on Christmas Eve morning.

Video footage from that time shows an unknown individual, believed to be Olmos, searching inside her vehicle for an unidentified item. Moments later, the footage ends. It is believed that she left the residence on foot, as her vehicle remained at the location.

The teen’s mother told authorities her daughter “normally goes for a morning walk. However, she became concerned when her daughter did not return within a reasonable period of time. Her mother noted it was unusual for her daughter to leave her phone at home, saying she leads an active lifestyle.

Olmos was last seen wearing a baby blue and black hoodie, baby blue pajama bottoms and white shoes. She is described as 5’4″, about 110 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Officials said the only items Olmos may have had on her when she disappeared were “her car key and possibly her driver’s license.”

Search for Camila Mendoza Olmos continues

Salazar said they are working around the clock on the case. He requested help from the community in the search, asking neighbors of Olmos to check their surveillance cameras for any footage of her.

“We definitely don’t want to miss anything,” Salazar told ABC News. “The ground search is somewhat limited to a couple of square miles. We’re also not ruling out that this case may take us outside the borders of the continental United States.”

Family members of Olmos have created a search station at Wildhorse HOA Sports Park, 9700 Mustang Gate, San Antonio, TX 78254. If you are looking to volunteer and search for Olmos, family members ask to contact Frank Treviño at the station. Folks who want to help with donations of food and other items are welcome to drop things off at the location.

The Youth Peace and Justice Foundation has also joined the effort and is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to Olmos’ safe return.

Those who think they may have more information about Olmos’ whereabouts can call the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office at (210)335-6000; you may also contact the BCSO Missing Persons Unit via [email protected].

No Evidence Supports Latest Claims in Camila “Cami” Mendoza Olmos Tragedy — Rumors of Group Chat Withdrawal and “Mental Instability” Investigation Appear Unfounded

As San Antonio and the nation continue to mourn the tragic death of Camila “Cami” Mendoza Olmos, the 19-year-old whose body was discovered on December 30, 2025, just days after vanishing on Christmas Eve, unverified social media rumors have once again surfaced. Recent online claims suggesting a close friend revealed Cami withdrew from a group chat 48 hours before Christmas with the message “Need some quiet time,” and that police are investigating this as a sign of “mental instability,” have spread rapidly — but extensive searches of news reports and public statements show no confirmation of these details.

The Bexar County Medical Examiner officially ruled Cami’s death a suicide by gunshot wound to the head on December 31, 2025, with no indication of foul play. Sheriff Javier Salazar noted indicators of undiagnosed depression and prior suicidal ideations, alongside a recent breakup, but emphasized a thorough investigation explored all possibilities before concluding.

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Cami, an aspiring orthodontist attending Northwest Vista College, was described by friends and family as joyful, faith-filled, and full of life. She was last seen on surveillance footage around 7 a.m. on December 24, leaving her Wildhorse subdivision home in pajamas for what her mother believed was a routine walk — leaving her phone behind. A massive search involving volunteers, drones, and the FBI ensued, ending heartbreakingly in a nearby field.

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Her separated parents, Rosario Olmos and Alfonso Mendoza, expressed profound grief in interviews, with Alfonso clinging to hope and faith during the search. The family united in a statement via aunt Nancy Olmos: “Our beloved Camila Mendoza Olmos is now with the Good Lord,” thanking the community while requesting privacy.

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Friends like Ava Martinez shared touching tributes, remembering Cami’s infectious spirit and their instant bond. No public accounts from friends mention group chat withdrawals or specific pre-Christmas messages signaling distress beyond general reflections on her tough times.

The tragedy has sparked positive action: Calls to San Antonio’s NAMI mental health helpline tripled in the days following the ruling, highlighting increased awareness. Additionally, the Youth Peace and Justice Foundation honored Cami with a memorial tree — the first for a gun-related suicide victim — in its national Trees for Peace initiative.

A public balloon release and celebration of life is planned for January 3, 2026, inviting the community to gather in remembrance.

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While misinformation continues to circulate online — including prior unfounded claims of stalking or pregnancy — authorities and family focus on healing and mental health advocacy. Experts urge recognizing warning signs like isolation or mood changes, and resources like the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline remain available 24/7.

Cami’s story, though ended too soon, serves as a call for compassion and support. Her memory lives on in those who loved her — a bright young woman whose loss reminds us all to check in on one another.