At first, it was just another quiet Christmas morning.
But as hours passed and small details didn’t add up, a growing sense of alarm set in. What began as a routine early walk soon became a disappearance that has left authorities fearing the worst.
Camila “Cami” Mendoza Olmos, 19, from San Antonio, Texas, has been missing since the early hours of Christmas Eve. Officials now warn she may be in “imminent danger,” and the case could potentially extend beyond U.S. borders.
Olmos was last seen shortly before 7 a.m., wearing light blue pajama shorts, a black hoodie, and white shoes. Surveillance footage shows her outside her home, seemingly checking her vehicle, before the video abruptly ends. She left her car behind, taking only her keys and possibly her driver’s license.
Her mother, Rosario, became worried when Olmos hadn’t returned by 9:30 a.m. and attempts to call her went unanswered. Olmos’ phone was later found on her bed, dead. Sheriff Javier Salazar described the circumstances as “highly unusual,” noting that she is responsible and active, and would not typically leave without her phone or fail to return home.
Investigators are exploring multiple possibilities, including kidnapping, human trafficking, or voluntary disappearance. Sheriff Salazar clarified that Olmos is a U.S. citizen and confirmed she was not detained by federal immigration authorities.
Federal agencies, including the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security, have joined the search, with authorities monitoring border crossings and potential international travel. Volunteers and deputies are conducting continuous searches in the area.
Childhood friend Camila Estrella recalled speaking to Olmos just a day earlier about shopping for a family event. “She told me, ‘Bye Cami, I love you,’” Estrella said. “She was full of love. This was so sudden—we never imagined something like this.”
Conclusion
As the search for Camila Mendoza Olmos continues, family and friends cling to hope while authorities follow every lead. Officials urge anyone with information, no matter how small, to come forward. In moments like these, swift action and community awareness can make a critical difference in bringing her home safely.