In the latest chilling update on the desperate search for missing 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos, Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar has disclosed that the Texas teen was grappling with severe depression following a recent breakup with her ex-boyfriend, contributing to a history of suicidal ideation that has heightened fears for her safety. Camila vanished from her northwest Bexar County home on Christmas Eve morning, December 24, 2025, leaving behind her powered-off phone and most belongings—behaviors authorities describe as deeply concerning given her active lifestyle and close family ties. This revelation has intensified the ongoing multi-agency hunt, with the FBI assisting amid worries of “imminent danger.”

Camila was last captured on a neighbor’s surveillance camera at 6:58 a.m., rummaging through her car outside the family home on Caspian Spring while dressed in a black North Face hoodie with baby blue accents, baby blue pajama shorts, and white shoes. Her mother, Rosario Olmos, who had slept beside her the night before, awoke to find the bed empty and initially assumed Camila was on her routine morning walk. “I thought I would find her like other times, walking, and we would come home together,” Rosario shared tearfully. But hours passed without return, and the discovery of Camila’s phone—turned off in her room—sparked panic. She left without her car, taking only possibly her car keys and driver’s license.

Sheriff Salazar, in updates through late December 2025, emphasized mental health as a primary concern: Camila had been depressed after the mutual breakup, with problems that “seem a lot bigger when you’re at that age.” He directly addressed her in press briefings: “Nothing has occurred that can’t be fixed,” urging her to seek help and reminding her of the love from family and friends. The breakup was amicable, with the ex-boyfriend fully cooperating—no foul play suspected there. However, investigators haven’t ruled out external threats like kidnapping or human trafficking, given the area’s reputation as a corridor for such crimes near major highways.

The search has been exhaustive: hundreds of volunteers, drones, cadaver dogs, ground teams, and air support scouring rugged terrain around the Wildhorse subdivision. Community hubs like Wildhorse HOA Sports Park serve as bases, with prayer vigils and pleas amplifying calls for tips. Friends describe Camila as outgoing, loving, and family-oriented—a Northwest Vista College student involved in church activities—who always kept her phone charged and close. “It’s very out of the normal,” one said. “It’s not like her.”

A CLEAR Alert remains active, classifying Camila as endangered. As the new year approaches without resolution, her family clings to hope amid profound grief. Aunt Nancy Olmos posted emotional appeals: “Cami needs us. By the grace of Jesus Christ, we will find you.” This case spotlights youth mental health crises, especially during holidays, and vulnerabilities in high-traffic areas.

Authorities urge reviewing surveillance footage and reporting tips to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office at (210) 335-6000 or [email protected]. In a time of celebration turned to despair, Camila’s story urges awareness: reach out to those struggling, and never underestimate hidden pain.