Fourteen-year-old Anastasia Vasquez has been reported missing after leaving her San Antonio home on Thursday, according to family members and local authorities. She has not returned, and relatives are asking the community to keep an eye out.
Anastasia is described as about 5 feet, 2 inches tall and roughly 125 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Deputies say she was last seen wearing a black shirt and gray sweatpants. Neighbors and anyone who might have spotted her are urged to contact law enforcement.
As reported by News 4 San Antonio, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office released a photo and description of Anastasia as part of its public appeal for help. According to the station, deputies did not share the exact location where she was last seen.
How To Report Tips
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information to call dispatch at (210) 335-6000, the county’s non-emergency line. The county’s “Report a Crime” page lists that number as the dispatch contact for non-emergencies and for submitting tips to deputies, and officials say it is the best number for anyone with possible leads.
Bexar County’s Missing-Persons Response
Local reporting notes that Bexar County has recently expanded its efforts to handle missing-persons cases by adding staff and creating a dedicated unit to work through a growing backlog. San Antonio Report detailed the formation of this new missing-persons unit and officials’ belief that additional personnel will help speed investigations and public alerts.
What Neighbors Can Do
Authorities encourage nearby residents to review any available doorbell or security-camera footage from the hours after Anastasia was last seen and to share relevant images or video with deputies. News 4 San Antonio reports that the sheriff’s office distributed a photo of Anastasia as part of its request for the public’s help…