San Antonio, TX, August 19, 2025
News Summary
Law enforcement agencies are requesting assistance from the public in locating several missing teenagers in the San Antonio area. Five teenagers remain missing, while one has been found safe and reunited with family. Details including descriptions, last known locations, and contact information for reporting sightings have been released. Urgency is noted in cases where medical conditions are involved, emphasizing the importance of community vigilance in aiding these youth’s safe recovery.
San Antonio
Authorities are asking the public for help locating several missing teenagers in the San Antonio area. Five teenagers remain unaccounted for and one has been located and reunited with family. Law enforcement agencies have released descriptions, last known locations, clothing details where available, and contact information for anyone with relevant information.
Immediate details and contacts
Leyla Selene Gaitan was last seen on August 16 near the corner of Old Hills Lane and Rousseau Street. She is described as 5 feet tall, about 90 pounds, with light brown skin, brown waist-length hair and brown eyes. At the time she was last seen, she was wearing a black long-sleeve off-shoulder top, black spandex shorts and silver bedazzled sandals. Anyone with information should contact the San Antonio Police Department Missing Persons Unit at (210) 207-7660.
Serenity Love Bolden, 16, reportedly left her apartment building with a friend on a Sunday afternoon around 2:30 p.m. She was last seen on the 12000 block of Alamo Ranch Parkway. Her mother did not realize she had left until later and Serenity’s cellphone was found at home. Serenity is described as 5-foot-6 and about 120 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a white shirt, black Nike sweatpants and black Nike shoes. Information about Serenity can be provided to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office at (210) 335-6000 or via email at [email protected].
Esabella Eliana Rodriguez, 13, was last seen at about 9 p.m. on a Sunday in the 3800 block of Snowbird Lane in East Bexar County. She was wearing gray shorts, a gray shirt and no shoes when last seen. Esabella is described as 5 feet tall and about 130 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She has a diagnosed medical condition that requires medication; officials stress that obtaining her medication may be urgent. Anyone with information should call the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office at (210) 335-6000.
Genesis Jimenez, 15, had been missing since April 1, 2025, last seen near Silos Elementary School in Far Southwest Bexar County. An update from authorities indicates Genesis has been found safe and reunited with her family. No further public details about the circumstances were provided.
Ayden Adam Ortiz has been missing since March 28, 2025 and was last seen near the 7200 block of Northbluff Ct. Reports list Ayden among the active missing persons cases; the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office accepts tips at (210) 335-6000 or [email protected].
Carolina Perez, 16, has been missing since March 12, 2025, last seen near the 120 block of US Highway 87 West in La Vernia, Texas. Tips on her whereabouts can be reported to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office at (210) 335-6000 or [email protected].
What authorities are asking the public to do
Law enforcement requests that anyone who may have seen these individuals, has information about their movements, or may have video or other evidence from the stated areas contact the provided numbers. For Serenity, Ayden, Esabella, Carolina and the previously missing Genesis, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office phone number and email are listed above. Leyla’s case is being handled by the San Antonio Police Department Missing Persons Unit.
Background and context
Multiple missing-teen reports in the San Antonio region have prompted coordinated public notices by local law enforcement. Cases range from disappearances that occurred earlier in 2025 to recent last-known sightings in August. Authorities provide physical descriptions and clothing information when available to help the public recognize and report sightings. In at least one case a medical need was noted, increasing the urgency of locating that child. The update that Genesis Jimenez has been found highlights that public tips and investigative work can produce resolution in some cases.
Key points at a glance
| Person | Age | Last Known Location / Date | Physical / Clothing Details | Contact | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leyla Selene Gaitan | Teenage (not specified) | Near Old Hills Ln & Rousseau St — August 16 | 5’0″, ~90 lb; brown waist-length hair; black long-sleeve top; black spandex shorts; silver sandals | San Antonio PD Missing Persons Unit (210) 207-7660 | Missing |
| Serenity Love Bolden | 16 | 12000 block of Alamo Ranch Pkwy — Sunday ~2:30 p.m. | 5’6″, ~120 lb; black hair; white shirt; black Nike sweatpants; black Nike shoes | Bexar County SO (210) 335-6000; [email protected] | Missing |
| Esabella Eliana Rodriguez | 13 | 3800 block of Snowbird Ln — Sunday ~9 p.m. | 5’0″, ~130 lb; brown hair; gray shirt & shorts; no shoes; needs medication | Bexar County SO (210) 335-6000 | Missing (medical concern) |
| Genesis Jimenez | 15 | Near Silos Elementary — Missing since Apr 1, 2025 | Details released to police | Bexar County SO (210) 335-6000; [email protected] | Found safe |
| Ayden Adam Ortiz | Not specified | 7200 block of Northbluff Ct — Missing since Mar 28, 2025 | Details released to police | Bexar County SO (210) 335-6000; [email protected] | Missing |
| Carolina Perez | 16 | US Highway 87 West, La Vernia — Missing since Mar 12, 2025 | Details released to police | Bexar County SO (210) 335-6000; [email protected] | Missing |
Timeline of reported events
| Date / Time | Event | Status / Source |
|---|---|---|
| March 12, 2025 | Carolina Perez last seen near US Highway 87 West, La Vernia | Active missing report — Bexar County Sheriff’s Office |
| March 28, 2025 | Ayden Adam Ortiz last seen near 7200 block of Northbluff Ct | Active missing report — Bexar County Sheriff’s Office |
| April 1, 2025 | Genesis Jimenez last seen near Silos Elementary School | Subsequently found safe and reunited with family |
| Sunday (recent) | Serenity Love Bolden left apartment building; cellphone found at home | Active missing report — Bexar County Sheriff’s Office |
| Sunday ~9 p.m. (recent) | Esabella Eliana Rodriguez last seen in 3800 block of Snowbird Ln | Active missing report; medical needs noted — Bexar County Sheriff’s Office |
| August 16 (recent) | Leyla Selene Gaitan last seen near Old Hills Ln & Rousseau St | Active missing report — San Antonio Police Department |
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Current status breakdown (bars represent relative counts):
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should I contact if I have information about any of the missing teens?
Contact the San Antonio Police Department Missing Persons Unit at (210) 207-7660 for Leyla Selene Gaitan. For Serenity Love Bolden, Esabella Eliana Rodriguez, Ayden Adam Ortiz, Carolina Perez and related tips, contact the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office at (210) 335-6000 or email [email protected].
What information is most helpful when reporting a tip?
Provide the person’s name, last known location and time, any recent sightings, descriptions of clothing or vehicles, and any available photos or video. Also supply your contact information so investigators can follow up if needed.
Are any of the missing teens believed to have a medical condition?
One teen, Esabella Eliana Rodriguez, has a diagnosed medical condition that requires medication. Authorities consider this an important factor in locating her.
Has anyone been found?
Yes. Genesis Jimenez, who had been reported missing since April 1, 2025, has been found safe and reunited with family. Other cases remain active.
What should I do if I think I have seen one of these teens?
Do not approach anyone who may be in a risky situation. Note the location and time, any vehicle details, and contact the appropriate number above immediately to report your observation.
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Additional Resources
- Fox San Antonio – Leyla Selene Gaitan
- Wikipedia: San Antonio
- KENS 5 – Missing Teen in Alamo Ranch
- Google Search: Missing Teen San Antonio
- Fox 26 Houston – Missing Texas Teen
- Google Scholar: Missing Teen Texas
- KTSA – BCSO Missing Teen
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Missing Persons
- News 4 San Antonio – Missing Teens in San Antonio
- Google News: San Antonio Missing Teens
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