Fourteen-year-old Derek Garcia has been reported missing after he walked away from his home in the 6000 block of Kimble Mill on May 23. He is described as about 5-foot-3 and 130 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a black Nike hoodie, black shorts and black Nike Air Force shoes. Family members and deputies say he may have taken an older, disconnected cellphone that only works on Wi‑Fi. Anyone with information is asked to call the Bexar County Sheriff's Office at (210) 335‑6000.
What the Sheriff's Office released
In a Facebook post, the Bexar County Sheriff's Office shared photos and a missing-person bulletin with Derek's description and the timeframe when he left home, asking the public to spread the word. The post says Derek left his residence on May 23 at approximately 12:00 to 12:30 and was last seen in the 6000 block of Kimble Mill. It also directs anyone with tips to contact the agency's Missing Persons Unit and notes that anyone who harbors or hides Derek could face criminal charges.
Legal note on harboring
The Sheriff's Office warning about harboring is standard language in many of its missing-person alerts. Under Texas law, harboring a runaway child is a Class A misdemeanor offense, as outlined in Texas Penal Code §25.06. Authorities emphasize that neighbors and friends who think they might know where Derek is should contact law enforcement rather than offer him shelter.
How to help
Deputies are asking residents in the area to check doorbell and security-camera footage and to preserve any original files that might show Derek, a step that has become standard in recent Bexar County missing-child cases. A recent Hoodline report on expanded missing-persons search efforts highlighted how the county has been working to bolster resources and coordinate search teams. If you have information or unedited footage, contact the Bexar County Sheriff's Office at (210) 335‑6000 or email [email protected].
