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Search Intensifies for Missing Teenagers in Bexar County
1/1/2026, 2:10:24 AM
Overview of Missing Cases
In Bexar County, Texas, authorities are actively searching for three teenage girls reported missing within a week. The cases involve 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos, 17-year-old Angelique Johnson, and 14-year-old Sofia Gabriela Peters-Cobos. The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office has mobilized resources including drones, K-9 units, and mounted patrols to locate the missing individuals.
Details of the Disappearances
Camila Mendoza Olmos was last seen on December 24, 2023, around 7 a.m. while leaving her home for a morning walk. Surveillance footage captured her rummaging through her vehicle before she walked away. Her family reported her missing when she did not return. On December 29, authorities discovered a body matching her description near her home, but it has not yet been officially identified. Investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding the death, including the discovery of a firearm nearby.
Angelique Johnson was reported missing on December 26, 2023, after last being seen on Exeter Place Drive, also near Potranco Road. Authorities believe she may still have her cell phone, but her whereabouts remain unknown.
Sofia Gabriela Peters-Cobos was last seen on December 29, 2023, around 7 p.m. after leaving her home near Landon Ridge and Potranco Road. She was described as 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing approximately 132 pounds, with long brown hair and green eyes. Sofia was last seen wearing a black flannel shirt and black shorts.
Search Efforts and Public Involvement
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office has urged the public to assist in the search by checking home surveillance and dash camera footage for any signs of the missing teenagers. Sheriff Javier Salazar emphasized the importance of community involvement in locating the girls. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Bexar County Sheriff's Office at (210) 335-6000 or via email at missingpersons@bexar.org.
Criticism & Opposition
While the search efforts have been robust, some community members have expressed concerns regarding the handling of the cases, particularly the lack of immediate public alerts when the teens were first reported missing. Critics argue that earlier intervention could have potentially led to quicker resolutions.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
As of now, the investigation into Camila Mendoza Olmos's death remains open, with conflicting reports regarding the circumstances surrounding her disappearance and the nature of her death. Authorities have not confirmed whether it was a homicide or suicide, and the medical examiner is expected to provide further clarity.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We’re asking anybody with any information to please give us a call,” — Bexar County Sheriff's Office spokesperson
- “At this point, we got several different theories working. The theories that we’re working on run the whole gamut of possibilities,” — Sheriff Javier Salazar
What's Next
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the cases of the missing teenagers, with ongoing efforts to identify the body found near Camila Mendoza Olmos's home. The community remains vigilant as search operations continue, and updates are expected as new information arises.
