Bexar County Sheriff’s Office Intensifies Search for Missing 16-Year-Old Alyssa Canul After Disappearance from Home on April 1, 2025
Converse, TX – The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is actively searching for Alyssa Canul, a 16-year-old girl who was last seen leaving her home with a friend on the night of Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Alyssa, a resident of Converse, Texas, has not been heard from since she left her home, and authorities are urging the public to come forward with any information that could help locate her.
Details of Alyssa’s Disappearance:
Alyssa was last seen at approximately 8:30 PM on the evening of April 1st. She had left her home in the 8000 block of Maple Meadow Drive with a friend but has not returned since. Her family members reported her missing later that night after she failed to return home as expected.
Authorities are concerned for Alyssa’s safety due to the fact that she did not take any personal items with her, including her phone. The situation is being treated as a missing persons case, and investigators are working around the clock to locate Alyssa and bring her home safely.
Description of Alyssa Canul:
- Age: 16 years old
- Height: 5 feet 0 inches
- Weight: 114 pounds
- Hair: Brown
- Eyes: Brown
- Clothing: Alyssa was last seen wearing a red T-shirt, gray shorts, brown sandals, and a black backpack.
Her family and the BCSO are extremely concerned about her well-being, especially since she has not been in contact with anyone since leaving home. Her medical history, which includes a need for daily medication, has raised even more alarm as she may not have access to her prescriptions.
Investigation and Community Assistance:
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an extensive investigation into Alyssa’s disappearance. Authorities have questioned Alyssa’s friends and family members, but so far, there have been no leads as to her current whereabouts.
The BCSO has also requested that anyone with information related to Alyssa’s whereabouts come forward and help with the investigation. The department has issued a public appeal for any potential witnesses or anyone who may have seen Alyssa in the area on the night of her disappearance.
“We are doing everything we can to locate Alyssa and bring her home safely,” said Sheriff Javier Salazar of the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. “We urge anyone who might have seen something unusual or has any information that could assist us to contact the authorities immediately.”
How to Help:
- If you have any information about Alyssa’s disappearance, please contact the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office at (210) 335-6000 or the Missing Persons Unit at (210) 335-6070.
- Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the Crime Stoppers hotline at (210) 224-7867 or by visiting the Crime Stoppers website.
The Family’s Plea:
Alyssa’s family is devastated by her sudden disappearance and is pleading for the public’s help in bringing her home. Her mother, Maria Canul, has issued a statement urging anyone with information to come forward.
“We just want our daughter home safe. She means the world to us, and we’re heartbroken that she’s gone,” Maria said. “If anyone knows anything, please, we ask that you come forward. We are doing everything we can to bring Alyssa back.”
Community Reactions and Support:
The local community has rallied behind Alyssa’s family, with friends, neighbors, and even strangers sharing the details of her disappearance on social media. Many are expressing their concern and offering support, hoping that with the help of the community, Alyssa will be found soon.
“I’ve known Alyssa since she was a little girl, and it’s heartbreaking to know she’s missing,” said Claudia Gomez, a neighbor. “The whole neighborhood is worried, and we’re hoping that someone out there can help.”
Local schools and organizations have also expressed their support. The Judson Independent School District, where Alyssa is a student, has issued a statement asking for anyone with information to come forward and has assured her family that they are doing everything they can to assist with the search.
Ongoing Search Efforts:
The search for Alyssa continues, with authorities expanding their efforts throughout the surrounding areas. The BCSO has checked nearby locations, reviewed surveillance footage, and is following up on any tips that may come in. While the investigation remains ongoing, the authorities are hopeful that with the help of the public, Alyssa will be found and safely returned home.
Alyssa Canul’s disappearance has left the community deeply concerned, and the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance to bring her home. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the BCSO or Crime Stoppers, stressing the importance of community involvement in solving this case.
