Father of missing San Antonio teen speaks out as the search for her continues

The father of the missing 19-year-old from Texas expresses his hope for a positive outcome, as new video footage is shared by authorities that might have captured the teenager shortly after departing her home in San Antonio on December 24th.

Camila Mendoza Olmos was last witnessed on the morning of Christmas Eve. A neighbor's surveillance is believed to have seen her near her car just before 7 a.m., dressed in a blue and black sweatshirt, blue pajama bottoms, and white sneakers. Her family mentions her habit of early morning walks.

On the following Monday, law enforcement released dashcam video suspected to show Mendoza Olmos. At a press conference, Sheriff Javier Salazar mentioned they cannot confirm with complete assurance it is her, although the clothing matches what she reportedly wore at that time.

The clip reveals someone walking alone, just a few streets away from her residence. Salazar stated the belief that she left her home independently, though her mother disclosed she left without her phone.

The authorities remain open to all leads as part of the ongoing investigation. Numerous local volunteers have joined the search, with Homeland Security monitoring border crossings, and the FBI is also assisting.

"We're examining every possible scenario, from a voluntary disappearance to self-harm or abduction," Salazar remarked.

Camila's father, Alfoso Mendoza, shared with CBS that he has been "continuously praying for her safe return" since her disappearance.

"If she's seeing this, I want her to know I miss her. We need her to come back," he expressed.

Adding to his heartfelt plea, he said, "It's incredibly painful; it might seem like I'm holding up, but it's difficult every moment."