The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is searching for three teen girls who have been missing since New Year's Day.
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is searching for three teen girls who have been missing since New Year's Day.
Abigail Gonzalez, 17, has been missing from her Spring home since Dec. 31, 2017.
Abigail Gonzalez, 17, has been missing from her Spring home since Dec. 31, 2017.
Deborah Locke, 17, has been missing from her Spring home since Dec. 31, 2017.
Deborah Locke, 17, has been missing from her Spring home since Dec. 31, 2017.
Mercedes Cates, 17, has been missing from her Spring home since Dec. 31, 2017.
Mercedes Cates, 17, has been missing from her Spring home since Dec. 31, 2017.
The Texas Department of Public Safety is searching for these people, who've gone missing from Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Blanco, Caldwell, Comal, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Hays, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Medina and Wilson counties.
lessThe Texas Department of Public Safety is searching for these people, who've gone missing from Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Blanco, Caldwell, Comal, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Hays, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Medina
... moreBorn: 11/11/1968
Last Seen: 6/26/2002 in Bandera (Bandera County)
Circumstances: Unknown
Born: 11/11/1968
Last Seen: 6/26/2002 in Bandera (Bandera County)
Circumstances: Unknown
Born: 7/10/2007
Last seen: 1/30/2011 in San Antonio (Bexar County)
Circumstances: Mr. Rink has short straight hair. May be in the company of his non-custodial mother, Patricia del Carmen Guzman Pruneda.
Born: 7/10/2007
Last seen: 1/30/2011 in San Antonio (Bexar County)
Circumstances: Mr. Rink has short straight hair. May be in the company of his non-custodial mother, Patricia del Carmen Guzman
Born: 12/29/1973
Last seen: 12/8/2010 in San Antonio (Bexar County)
Circumstances: Ms. Perez walks with a limp due to an injury to her right knee. Has a scar on her left cheek and a scar under each eyebrow.
Born: 12/29/1973
Last seen: 12/8/2010 in San Antonio (Bexar County)
Circumstances: Ms. Perez walks with a limp due to an injury to her right knee. Has a scar on her left cheek and a scar
Born: 7/24/1946
Last seen: 12/7/2010 in San Antonio (Bexar County)
Circumstances: Ms. Diaz was last seen wearing a red H-E-B polo shirt, dark blue jeans and black tennis shoes.
Born: 7/24/1946
Last seen: 12/7/2010 in San Antonio (Bexar County)
Circumstances: Ms. Diaz was last seen wearing a red H-E-B polo shirt, dark blue jeans and black tennis shoes.
Born: 6/17/19457
Last seen: 4/7/2010 in San Antonio (Bexar County)
Circumstances: Mr. Lime was last seen wearing a light brown Guayabera shirt and brown slacks. Mr. Lime also wears prescription eye glasses. He has a bulging hernia and may be in need of medical attention.
Born: 6/17/19457
Last seen: 4/7/2010 in San Antonio (Bexar County)
Circumstances: Mr. Lime was last seen wearing a light brown Guayabera shirt and brown slacks. Mr. Lime also wears
Born: 8/26/1972
Last seen: 9/2/2007 in San Antonio (Bexar County)
Circumstances: Ms. Mares has a tribal tattoo on her lower back and is known to wear colored contact lenses. She was last seen wearing a black t-shirt with crystals on it, jeans and brown lace up boots. Ms. Mares may be traveling in her 1996 white Mitsubishi Galant bearing Texas license plate 686KGV.
Born: 8/26/1972
Last seen: 9/2/2007 in San Antonio (Bexar County)
Circumstances: Ms. Mares has a tribal tattoo on her lower back and is known to wear colored contact lenses. She was
Born: 8/23/1984
Last seen: 3/28/2007 in San Antonio (Bexar County)
Circumstances: Ms. Dupriest has shoulder length brown hair and a medium build. Her right nostril is pierced. Foul play is feared.
Born: 8/23/1984
Last seen: 3/28/2007 in San Antonio (Bexar County)
Circumstances: Ms. Dupriest has shoulder length brown hair and a medium build. Her right nostril is pierced. Foul play
Born: 11/27/1989
Last seen: 1/8/2007 in San Antonio (Bexar County)
Circumstances: Unknown
Born: 11/27/1989
Last seen: 1/8/2007 in San Antonio (Bexar County)
Circumstances: Unknown
Born: 2/9/1969
Last seen: 3/3/2006 in San Antonio (Bexar County)
Circumstances: Mr. Davis suffers from a mental condition and may require medical attention. He has multiple tattoos: the letters "JYD" across his stomach, the name "Angie" across his heart, the name "Janina" across his upper back, and the name "Mindy" across his lower back. Mr. Davis has burn scars on both of his legs from his feet to his thighs, a round scar on his upper left lip, another scar on his back, and a surgical scar and surgical pins in his right upper arm.
Born: 2/9/1969
Last seen: 3/3/2006 in San Antonio (Bexar County)
Circumstances: Mr. Davis suffers from a mental condition and may require medical attention. He has multiple tattoos: the
Born: 9/11/1971
Last seen: 1/16/2004 in San Antonio (Bexar County)
Circumstances: Ms. Hernandez has a red heart tattooed on her upper left arm. She was last seen wearing a black sweater, black shirt and blue jeans.
Born: 9/11/1971
Last seen: 1/16/2004 in San Antonio (Bexar County)
Circumstances: Ms. Hernandez has a red heart tattooed on her upper left arm. She was last seen wearing a black sweater,
Born: 2/26/1996
Last seen: 10/23/2001 in San Antonio (Bexar County)
Circumstances: Nicholas was last seen on October 23, 2001. He has silver caps on his front teeth and a birthmark below his navel. Nicholas' nickname is Nicky.
Born: 2/26/1996
Last seen: 10/23/2001 in San Antonio (Bexar County)
Circumstances: Nicholas was last seen on October 23, 2001. He has silver caps on his front teeth and a birthmark below
Born: 10/2/1984
Last seen: 7/17/1998 in San Antonio (Bexar County)
Circumstances: Karina has a cross burned into her right hand between the thumb and forefinger. She also may be wearing glasses.
Born: 10/2/1984
Last seen: 7/17/1998 in San Antonio (Bexar County)
Circumstances: Karina has a cross burned into her right hand between the thumb and forefinger. She also may be wearing glasses.
Born: 12/31/80
Last seen: 6/13/1994 in San Antonio (Bexar County)
Circumstances: Nicolas has three tattoos, the letter “T” on his left hand between his thumb and forefinger, the letter “J” on his left shoulder, and the letters “L” and “N” on the outside of his left ankle.
Born: 12/31/80
Last seen: 6/13/1994 in San Antonio (Bexar County)
Circumstances: Nicolas has three tattoos, the letter “T” on his left hand between his thumb and forefinger, the
Born: 12/14/1935
Last seen: 11/19/1992 in San Antonio (Bexar County)
Circumstances: Mr. Downey was last seen at a VA Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. He has a scar on his chest from a triple by-pass, has a history of high blood pressure, diabetes and a sleeping disorder.
Born: 12/14/1935
Last seen: 11/19/1992 in San Antonio (Bexar County)
Circumstances: Mr. Downey was last seen at a VA Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. He has a scar on his chest from a
Born: 2/8/1956
Last seen: 4/16/1989 in San Antonio (Bexar County)
Circumstances: Mr. Farenthold has a free bleeder medical condition known as Van Willebrand's disease.
Born: 2/8/1956
Last seen: 4/16/1989 in San Antonio (Bexar County)
Circumstances: Mr. Farenthold has a free bleeder medical condition known as Van Willebrand's disease.
Born: 4/7/1971
Last seen: 12/27/1988 in San Antonio (Bexar County)
Circumstances: Samuel's collar bone protrudes on his left side and he has a scar above his navel. He was last seen wearing a black and white pullover jacket, Levi's 501 blue jeans, and white Kaepa brand sports shoes. Samuel was known to wear a silver ring with a turquoise stone in the center of a marijuana leaf and a watch with a moon on the face and a tan, cowhide band. Samuel was last seen as he accompanied a girl home from a friend's house. Later, his bike was found at his home but he has not been seen since.
Born: 4/7/1971
Last seen: 12/27/1988 in San Antonio (Bexar County)
Circumstances: Samuel's collar bone protrudes on his left side and he has a scar above his navel. He was last seen wearing a
Born: 11/17/1962
Last seen: 8/25/1986 in San Antonio (Bexar County)
Circumstances: Mr. Reinhard has human bite scars above his left breast, on his right forearm and above one of his ankles. He was reportedly enroute to Dallas, Texas, but no family member has heard from him since.
Born: 11/17/1962
Last seen: 8/25/1986 in San Antonio (Bexar County)
Circumstances: Mr. Reinhard has human bite scars above his left breast, on his right forearm and above one of his ankles.
Born: 12/23/1960
Last seen: 9/28/1980 in San Antonio (Bexar County)
Circumstances: Ms. Villela is right handed and had short hair at the time of her disappearance.
Born: 12/23/1960
Last seen: 9/28/1980 in San Antonio (Bexar County)
Circumstances: Ms. Villela is right handed and had short hair at the time of her disappearance.
Born: 8/29/1960
Last seen: 10/14/1979 in San Antonio (Bexar County)
Circumstances: Ms. Martinez was last seen wearing cutoff blue jeans and a blue tank top. She is known to wear her hair waist length and is right handed.
Born: 8/29/1960
Last seen: 10/14/1979 in San Antonio (Bexar County)
Circumstances: Ms. Martinez was last seen wearing cutoff blue jeans and a blue tank top. She is known to wear her hair waist
Born: 12/28/1980
Last Seen: 9/9/2016 in San Antonio (Bexar County)
Circumstances: Last seen wearing blue jeans and black boots. Has multiple tattoos and facial piercings.
Born: 12/28/1980
Last Seen: 9/9/2016 in San Antonio (Bexar County)
Circumstances: Last seen wearing blue jeans and black boots. Has multiple tattoos and facial piercings.
Born: 10/11/1999
Last Seen: 4/17/2016 in Converse (Bexar County)
Circumstances: Grace has a tall thin build and was last seen with her hair dyed red. She is possibly in need of medical attention. Grace possibly traveled to El Paso, Texas.
Born: 10/11/1999
Last Seen: 4/17/2016 in Converse (Bexar County)
Circumstances: Grace has a tall thin build and was last seen with her hair dyed red. She is possibly in need of medical
Joshua Jayvaughn Davis
Born: 8/16/2009
Last seen: 2/4/2011 in New Braunfels (Comal County)
Circumstances: Joshua suffers with Asthma and is on medication. He was last seen at his residence wearing a blue and red plaid button down long sleeve shirt over a Rocaware brand grey long sleeve t-shirt, and a beige and white onesy and Rocaware brand dark blue jeans with black and white socks.
Joshua Jayvaughn Davis
Born: 8/16/2009
Last seen: 2/4/2011 in New Braunfels (Comal County)
Circumstances: Joshua suffers with Asthma and is on medication. He was last seen at his residence wearing a blue and
Chance Lee Wackerhagen
Born: 9/2/1984
Last seen: 12/25/1993 in Lockhart (Caldwell County)
Circumstances: Chance has a small dimple on his right cheek. He was abducted by his non-custodial father Lee Herman Wackerhagen. There are active felony warrants for Murder and Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution.
Chance Lee Wackerhagen
Born: 9/2/1984
Last seen: 12/25/1993 in Lockhart (Caldwell County)
Circumstances: Chance has a small dimple on his right cheek. He was abducted by his non-custodial father Lee Herman
Ann Marie Newark
Born: 3/2/1960
Last seen: 9/12/2013 in New Braunfels (Comal County)
Circumstances: It is unknown what missing person was last wearing. She departed her residence without taking any personal items with her, including medication she takes regularly. Her destination is unknown.
Ann Marie Newark
Born: 3/2/1960
Last seen: 9/12/2013 in New Braunfels (Comal County)
Circumstances: It is unknown what missing person was last wearing. She departed her residence without taking any personal
Marcus Hernandez Gonzales
Born: 4/25/1950
Last Seen: 9/3/1994 in New Braunfels (Comal County)
Circumstances: Mr. Gonzales was last seen wearing a long sleeved brown shirt, brown pants and shiny black dress shoes. The middle toes are shorter than usual.
Marcus Hernandez Gonzales
Born: 4/25/1950
Last Seen: 9/3/1994 in New Braunfels (Comal County)
Circumstances: Mr. Gonzales was last seen wearing a long sleeved brown shirt, brown pants and shiny black dress
Aspen Denise Harts
Born: 3/8/2002
Last seen: 10/15/2016 in Spring Branch (Comal County)
Circumstances: Unknown
Aspen Denise Harts
Born: 3/8/2002
Last seen: 10/15/2016 in Spring Branch (Comal County)
Circumstances: Unknown
Crescencio Weber Hinojosa
Born: 6/17/1963
Last seen: 4/22/2015 in Boerne (Comal County)
Circumstances: Left home with two women he recently met. Has not contacted children or ex-wife and left vehicle and dog in the care of roommate and stated he would be back in a few days. Last seen wearing a gray t-shirt and blue jeans. Possibly in the Corpus Christi, TX area.
Crescencio Weber Hinojosa
Born: 6/17/1963
Last seen: 4/22/2015 in Boerne (Comal County)
Circumstances: Left home with two women he recently met. Has not contacted children or ex-wife and left vehicle and dog in
James Leon Thorneberry
Born: 10/13/1967
Last seen: 2/12/1990 Seguin (Guadalupe County)
Circumstances: James has acne and chicken pox scars on his face and has a permanent bottom retainer. He was last seen wearing a gray work shirt, blue jeans and brown suede work boots. His shirt has a patch with a Placid or Placid Metal emblem on the left side.
James Leon Thorneberry
Born: 10/13/1967
Last seen: 2/12/1990 Seguin (Guadalupe County)
Circumstances: James has acne and chicken pox scars on his face and has a permanent bottom retainer. He was last seen
Kathleen Laura Ranft
Born: 2/18/1956
Last seen: 4/5/1985 in Seguin (Guadalupe County)
Circumstances: Ms. Ranft’s vehicle was found abandoned at the “Country Cabaret”, a local nightclub. Dental information is available.
Kathleen Laura Ranft
Born: 2/18/1956
Last seen: 4/5/1985 in Seguin (Guadalupe County)
Circumstances: Ms. Ranft’s vehicle was found abandoned at the “Country Cabaret”, a local nightclub. Dental information
Jonathan Jacob Groce
Born: 9/10/1980
Last seen: 10/8/2010 in Cibalo (Guadalupe County)
Circumstances: Mr. Groce was last seen wearing a blue button up collared short sleeved shirt, olive drab cargo shorts and tan low cut shoes. Vehicle was found at 1400 Loop 337 in New Braunfels, TX. Last seen on 10-08-2010 enroute to a job in Converse, TX. He never arrived.
Jonathan Jacob Groce
Born: 9/10/1980
Last seen: 10/8/2010 in Cibalo (Guadalupe County)
Circumstances: Mr. Groce was last seen wearing a blue button up collared short sleeved shirt, olive drab cargo shorts and
Bernd Phillippy
Born: 2/7/1951
Last seen: 5/6/2006 in San Marcos (Hays County)
Circumstances: Mr. Phillippy wears glasses and is missing some of his front teeth. He is balding and wears a goatee and he has scars on his hips from hip replacement surgery. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a T-shirt, sandals and carrying a backpack.
Bernd Phillippy
Born: 2/7/1951
Last seen: 5/6/2006 in San Marcos (Hays County)
Circumstances: Mr. Phillippy wears glasses and is missing some of his front teeth. He is balding and wears a goatee and he has
Bradley Jay Minor
Born: 11/26/1955
Last seen: 5/15/2000 in San Marcos (Hays County)
Circumstances: Mr. Minor has a "U" or "V" shaped scar on his forehead, wears a mustache and may have a .22 caliber bullet in his upper right thigh. He had a previous head injury that would at times cause him to become disoriented. Mr. Minor's white Toyota pickup was found locked and abandoned at the IH-35 mile marker 41 just north of Encinal, Texas on May 16, 2000.
Bradley Jay Minor
Born: 11/26/1955
Last seen: 5/15/2000 in San Marcos (Hays County)
Circumstances: Mr. Minor has a "U" or "V" shaped scar on his forehead, wears a mustache and may have a .22 caliber bullet in
Santiago Flores, Jr.
Born: 10/8/1997
Last seen: 11/1/2001 in San Marcos (Hays County)
Circumstances: Santiago was taken by his non-custodial mother Erika Guajardo Flores. They may have travelled to Mexico or possibly to Georgia. A warrant has been issued for Parental Kidnapping.
Santiago Flores, Jr.
Born: 10/8/1997
Last seen: 11/1/2001 in San Marcos (Hays County)
Circumstances: Santiago was taken by his non-custodial mother Erika Guajardo Flores. They may have travelled to Mexico or
Ivan Puchote
Born: 1/9/1986
Last seen: 9/29/2006 in Wimberly (Hays County)
Circumstances: Mr. Puchote has a tattoo on his right shoulder of a three inch by four inch triangle with the words "Hecho En Mexico" and has a seven inch scar on his lower abdomen. His hair is three inches long on top and the sides are shaved. Mr. Puchote is known to wear a silver rope chain, size large shirts, 34 inch waist in pants and white high top tennis shoes with blue markings.
Ivan Puchote
Born: 1/9/1986
Last seen: 9/29/2006 in Wimberly (Hays County)
Circumstances: Mr. Puchote has a tattoo on his right shoulder of a three inch by four inch triangle with the words "Hecho En Mexico"
James H Mayberry, Jr.
Born: 12/1/1963
Last seen: 4/2/1999 in Kenedy (Karnes County)
Circumstances: Mr. Mayberry is a cross dresser and usually carries a small brown purse. He was last seen wearing a beige long sleeve button down shirt with no collar, khaki shorts, and ladies white slip-on tennis shoes. Mr. Mayberry was also wearing a "Victoria Secret" forest green padded bra, ladies panties and carrying a black patent clutch purse. His hair was pulled back into a ponytail.
James H Mayberry, Jr.
Born: 12/1/1963
Last seen: 4/2/1999 in Kenedy (Karnes County)
Circumstances: Mr. Mayberry is a cross dresser and usually carries a small brown purse. He was last seen wearing a beige long
Gwendolyn Sue Suchy
Born: 7/27/1954
Last seen: 1/11/1999 Dewees (Wilson County)
Circumstances: Gwendolyn has a tattoo on her left wrist and a scar on the left side of her back.
Gwendolyn Sue Suchy
Born: 7/27/1954
Last seen: 1/11/1999 Dewees (Wilson County)
Circumstances: Gwendolyn has a tattoo on her left wrist and a scar on the left side of her back.
Patty Vaughan
Born: 8/17/1964
Last seen: 12/25/1996 in La Vernia (Wilson County)
Circumstances: Ms. Vaughan was last seen wearing a watch, a bracelet, a wedding band, and possibly a thumb ring. The vehicle she was believed to have been driving was found abandoned.
Patty Vaughan
Born: 8/17/1964
Last seen: 12/25/1996 in La Vernia (Wilson County)
Circumstances: Ms. Vaughan was last seen wearing a watch, a bracelet, a wedding band, and possibly a thumb ring. The vehicle she
The Montgomery County Sheriff's office this week is asking for the public's help finding three teenage girls who have been missing since New Year's Eve and may be together.
Deborah Locke, Abigail Gonzalez and Mercedes Cates are all 17 years old and live on Sawdust Road in Spring.
All were last seen at home and were last heard from on Dec. 31, 2017.
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Locke is 5-foot-6 inches tall with blue eyes and blonde hair. She was last seen wearing red sweatpants and a red hooded sweatshirt with Nike tennis shoes. Locke has multiple tattoos and wears glasses.
Cates is 5-foot-6 inches tall with brown eyes and black hair. She was last seen wearing gray sweatpa nts and a gray hooded sweatshirt.
Gonzalez is 5-foot-6 inches tall with brown eyes and black hair. She was last seen wearing jeans and a white shirt.
Anyone who has seen any of these missing juveniles is asked to call the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office at 936-760-5800.
Dana Burke is a digital reporter at Chron.com. You can read more of her stories here and follow her on Twitter at @danapburke.
