Search Has Launched For Missing San Antonio Teenager
The Bexar County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help locating 16-year-old Ava Sophia Hernandez.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Pre-Teens
The Bexar County Sheriff's Office has issued an alert for 16-year-old Ava Sophia Hernandez, who went missing on the Northeast Side of San Antonio. She was last seen on the 7100 block of Glen Haven.
Why it matters
The authorities are requesting immediate community assistance to help locate the missing teenager as quickly as possible. The search is active as officials work to gather information on her whereabouts.
Ava Sophia Hernandez is 16 years old, stands 5 feet 3 inches tall, and weighs 112 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes, and was last seen in the 7100 block of Glen Haven.
The players
Bexar County Sheriff's Office
The local law enforcement agency responsible for public safety and the investigation of missing persons in the San Antonio area.
Ava Sophia Hernandez
A 16-year-old girl reported missing in the Northeast Side neighborhood of San Antonio.
The details
The Bexar County Sheriff's Office is managing the search effort and has requested that any residents with information regarding the teenager reach out directly to their office. Authorities have released the physical description of the missing youth to aid the public in identification as they canvass the area.
Timeline
September 29, 2026: Ava Sophia Hernandez was last seen.
The Home Front
This search effort follows standard local law enforcement protocols established for missing-persons investigations. It aligns with regional response patterns utilized when community members are reported as missing in San Antonio.
If you live in or near the Northeast Side, check any doorbell camera footage from the afternoon of September 29. Residents with any information should contact the Bexar County Sheriff's Office at 210-335-6000.
The takeaway
Community members play a vital role in local safety by remaining observant in their own neighborhoods. If you have information that could assist in locating Ava Sophia Hernandez, please contact the Bexar County Sheriff's Office at 210-335-6000 immediately.
Further reading
For more information on family safety resources, visit the Pre-Teens section.
