Bexar County deputies search for missing 13-year-old last seen Friday night near Converse area

Search underway in northeast Bexar County

The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to locate a missing 13-year-old girl who was last seen Friday near Converse, on the northeastern edge of Bexar County. Deputies described the case as an active search and urged anyone who may have seen the child or has information about her whereabouts to contact law enforcement.

Converse sits just outside San Antonio city limits and near several major travel corridors, including FM 78 and Interstate 10, which can complicate early efforts to determine the direction a missing child may have traveled. The sheriff’s office has not publicly released detailed information about where the girl was last observed, whether she may have left on foot or by vehicle, or whether she is believed to be with another person.

What is known and what remains unclear

Authorities have confirmed only that the girl is 13 years old and was last seen Friday in the Converse-area of Bexar County. The agency has not announced that the case meets the threshold for an AMBER Alert, which is typically reserved for situations involving confirmed abduction and specific descriptive information that can be broadcast to the public quickly.

In many missing-child investigations, the first 24 to 48 hours focus on establishing a verified timeline, identifying the last confirmed sighting, collecting available video from nearby homes and businesses, and interviewing relatives, friends, and other potential witnesses. It was not immediately clear Saturday which of those steps had been completed or whether investigators had any specific leads.

How the public can help without hindering the investigation

The sheriff’s office is asking residents to share credible, first-hand information and to avoid circulating unverified claims on social media. Investigators generally emphasize tips that include precise details such as time, location, direction of travel, clothing, companions, and vehicle descriptions.

• Report sightings immediately, especially if they include a time and exact location.
• Preserve doorbell, driveway, and neighborhood camera footage from Friday night into Saturday morning.
• Do not approach or detain anyone suspected of involvement; contact law enforcement.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.

Ongoing updates

This remains a developing public-safety situation. The sheriff’s office has indicated the search is ongoing, and additional identifying details may be released if investigators determine it would assist in locating the child.