La Vernia, TX — Authorities are continuing their search for 16-year-old Carolina Perez, who has been missing since the evening of March 12, 2025. The teen was last seen leaving her workplace on the 120 block of US Highway 87 West in La Vernia, Texas, around 6:00 p.m. that day.
Carolina, who stands at 5’1’’ and weighs approximately 110 pounds, has brown eyes and brown hair. She was last seen wearing a black hoodie and blue and white plaid sweatpants. Investigators believe she left her place of employment in an unknown vehicle and was in the company of a 17-year-old male, but further details about her whereabouts remain unclear.
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) has launched a full-scale investigation into her disappearance and is urging the public to come forward with any information that might assist in locating Carolina. The Sheriff’s Office emphasizes that harboring a runaway is a Class A misdemeanor in Texas, punishable by up to one year in jail and fines up to $5,000.
Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is requesting that anyone with information about Carolina’s whereabouts contact them immediately. Tips can be submitted by calling the BCSO at (210) 335-6000, or you can reach out via email at missingpersons@bexar.org. Your information could be crucial in bringing Carolina home.
Family members and the local community are desperate for answers, and several organizations have rallied to help raise awareness of her case. Carolina’s family has described her as a bright, caring young girl, and they are incredibly worried about her safety and well-being.
Details of the Disappearance
Carolina was last seen leaving her job in La Vernia around 6:00 p.m. on March 12, 2025. There were no signs of distress when she left work, and it is still unclear whether she left willingly or under duress. Authorities believe that she was in the company of a 17-year-old male, but details about his identity and their relationship remain unclear.
A large-scale search effort has been underway, with local law enforcement, search and rescue teams, and volunteers combing through the area and checking leads. Although there has been no official confirmation of any developments, officials continue to follow up on every lead that comes in.
Public Appeal for Help
Carolina’s family is holding out hope that the community will come forward with any information. They are asking anyone who may have seen Carolina, or anyone with knowledge of her possible whereabouts, to step forward. Her disappearance has created a wave of concern, particularly in the small La Vernia community where she is well-known.
Local residents have been sharing flyers and posts across social media platforms to raise awareness and keep Carolina’s case at the forefront of the community’s mind.
Call to Action
Authorities are encouraging the public to share this information widely, especially those who live or work in La Vernia and nearby areas. If you have seen Carolina or have any information that could lead to her whereabouts, please do not hesitate to contact the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office immediately. They are working tirelessly to bring her home and urge anyone with knowledge of her disappearance to help.
Carolina’s family is anxiously awaiting her safe return, and they remain hopeful that, with the public’s help, she will soon be found.
Please call (210) 335-6000 or email missingpersons@bexar.org if you have any information that could assist in the investigation.
Physical Description of Carolina Perez
- Name: Carolina Perez
- Age: 16
- Height: 5’1’’
- Weight: 110 lbs
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Brown
- Clothing: Black hoodie, blue and white plaid sweatpants
Your help is urgently needed to bring Carolina home safely.