What started as an ordinary Monday afternoon has turned into a nightmare for the family of 22-year-old Mariah Grace Whitten, who walked out of her San Antonio home and has not been seen or heard from since. Her loved ones and investigators say she has had no contact at all, and their concern is ratcheting up by the day. Neighbors and friends have kicked into gear, circulating photos and passing along any tips as the search widens, as reported by News 4 San Antonio.
Whitten was last seen at about 1:30 p.m. She is described as roughly 5 feet 6 inches tall and about 130 pounds, with blond hair and hazel eyes. Deputies say she was wearing a black coat, burgundy cargo pants and a gray hat when she left her residence. Family members told investigators she does not own a cellphone and has had no contact since she walked away, according to News 4 San Antonio.
How To Contact Investigators
The Bexar County Sheriff's Office is asking anyone with information to call (210) 335-6000 or email [email protected], per KSAT. The office's Missing Persons Unit logs tips and coordinates searches across the county, trying to make sure no lead falls through the cracks.
New Missing‑Persons Unit Will Help Searches
County officials recently added dedicated staff and funding to a missing-persons unit meant to speed investigations and reduce backlog. The new structure includes an investigator and a clerk to handle tip intake and case coordination, according to San Antonio Report. Families and volunteer groups also frequently assist by distributing flyers and canvassing neighborhoods while deputies follow leads.
How Neighbors Can Help
Neighbors can check doorbell and security-camera footage, local business cameras and nearby hospitals for anyone matching Whitten's description. Share a clear photo and the physical description with neighborhood networks and social pages, and pay close attention to the burgundy cargo pants and gray hat investigators highlighted.
If you believe you've spotted her, do not approach - call authorities with the location and any details. Anyone with information about Mariah Grace Whitten should contact the Bexar County Sheriff's Office at (210) 335-6000 or email [email protected]. Authorities and the family say every tip, no matter how small, could be crucial.
