Vilma Hernandez Lopez Missing Person Case

May 02, 2024

May 07, 2024

Vilma

Hernandez Lopez

18

16

68 inches

130 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Female

In the spring of 2024, a sense of concern fell over a Houston, Texas community as 16-year-old Vilma Yaneth Hernandez Lopez was reported missing. She was last seen on March 19, 2024, in the 77053 area of the city. At the time of her disappearance, Vilma was described as a Hispanic female with black hair and brown eyes, standing at a height of 5 feet 8 inches and weighing approximately 130 pounds. The circumstances surrounding her initial disappearance were not widely publicized, leaving her family and community anxious for any information that could lead to her safe return. As days turned into weeks, the search for Vilma continued. Law enforcement, including the Houston Police Department, were involved in the investigation. Information was shared in the hopes that public awareness would generate leads. There were indications that she might have traveled to the Maryland area, a detail that broadened the scope of the search beyond the immediate Houston vicinity. The lack of concrete information and the uncertainty of her whereabouts created a period of distress for all those who knew and cared for the young teenager. Fortunately, this period of uncertainty came to an end, as it was later reported that Vilma Hernandez Lopez had been found and was alive. While the specific details regarding the date and circumstances of her recovery are not publicly known, the news that she was no longer considered a missing person brought immense relief. The case, which began with her disappearance in Houston, concluded with the positive outcome of her being located. The resolution of her case serves as a hopeful reminder of the importance of community vigilance and the efforts of law enforcement in missing persons investigations.

Mar 19, 2024

Houston

Texas

Fort Bend County

Houston

No

142726

Houston Police Department

Houston

Texas

Harris County

77048

Jeremiah Buchholz

Police Detective

8300 Mykawa, Texas

8323941872

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.houstonpolice.org/

406013-24

2024-03-20

Houston Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Yes

09/21/2026