The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command says a reward of up to $15,000 for credible tips that lead to missing Fort Hood Soldier, Pfc. Vanessa Guillen is being offered.
As CrimeOnline previously reported, Guillen, 20 was reportedly last seen on April 22 at around 1 p.m. at the parking lot of the Regimental Engineer Squadron Headquarters, 3rd Cavalry Regiment, in Fort Hood, Texas. She was wearing a black t-shirt and purple fitness pants.
Guillen left behind her car keys, barracks room key, identification card, and wallet in the Arms room, where she works.
Guillen’s sister told CrimeOnline’s Nancy Grace that Guillen spoke with her boyfriend on the day she disappeared, shortly before she was supposed to go to work.
“The last time we spoke was on Tuesday afternoon,” Guillen’s sister, Mayra Guillen, said. “Her boyfriend was the last one to speak to her on Wednesday before going into work. She was happier than ever…Everything was completely fine.”
Guillen’s boyfriend contacted Mayra at around noon on Wednesday and said that Guillen’s iPhone messages were not being read.
Grace: “The boyfriend sends her a text, I’m assuming, at around lunchtime the day she disappears and it was, quote, ‘not delivered’? Was that a problem with his phone? Because when I get that I think it’s my phone…You’re saying there was a problem on her iPhone?
Mayra: “Yes…Immediately I called (my sister) and immediately it goes straight to voicemail.”
Grace: “What time was that?”
Mayra: “Between 12 and 1.”
Grace: “Did you try to text her, Mayra?”
Mayra: “Yes, the messages wouldn’t deliver.”
Mayra Guillen created a GoFundMe page for donations to hire a private investigator to help find her sister.
Guillen is of Hispanic descent, stands 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighs 126 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes. She has three tattoos: a cross with a flower and a flower, both on her left arm, and a mountain on her upper left shoulder. She also has a mole on the left side of her chin.
Meanwhile, anyone with any information on the missing soldier’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Army CID Special Agents at 254-495-7767 or the Military Police Desk at 254-287-4001. You can also contact your local law enforcement agency.
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[Feature Photo: Vanessa Guillen/Handout]