Williamson County deputies are intensifying the search for 15-year-old Natalie Fuentes-Reyes, who was last seen near Florence High School around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Investigators believe she may now be in the San Antonio area, and the Williamson County Sheriff's Office is working closely with Florence police as the effort ramps up.
Deputies describe Natalie as a 5-foot-6 Hispanic female with shoulder-length brown hair, brown eyes, and a medium build. She also has several distinctive tattoos that could help identify her: two hearts on her hip, an unfinished cross on her ankle, and a teddy bear with a mask covering its face on her stomach, according to KEYE (CBS Austin).
How to help
Anyone with information is asked to call the Williamson County Sheriff's Office tip line at 512-943-1300, per the county's official site, or Williamson County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-253-7867, as reported by FOX 7 Austin. If you believe you have seen Natalie, call 911 immediately, then share any details you have with deputies so investigators can follow up quickly.
Search area and cooperation
The Williamson County Sheriff's Office says it is coordinating with the Florence Police Department as investigators track leads that could reach into the San Antonio area. Officials have not released any additional information about the circumstances of Natalie's disappearance, according to KEYE (CBS Austin).
Authorities are urging nearby residents and drivers to stay alert for anyone matching Natalie's description and to report anything that seems relevant. They emphasize that even small details can make a difference in a missing person investigation and remind the public to use the established tip lines so leads can be checked out as efficiently as possible.
