BCSO says 68-year-old man last seen on far West Side has been found

Emilio Cordova Mendoza Jr. left CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Westover Hills on Monday shortly after arriving

Emilio Cordova Mendoza Jr. (KSAT 12 News)

SAN ANTONIOUPDATE (10:47 a.m., April 14, 2024): The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said a 68-year-old man who was reported missing nearly seven days ago has been found.

Authorities said Emilio Cordova Mendoza Jr. was found Saturday night and made a safe return home.

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Mendoza was last seen April 8 leaving CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Westover Hills on the West Side.

Below is the original story from Thursday, April 12.


The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing 68-year-old man last seen leaving CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Westover Hills on Monday, April 8.

Emilio Cordova Mendoza Jr. was transported to the hospital via ambulance for a medical episode.

Shortly after arriving, hospital staff said Mendoza left the property on foot between 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Mendoza has multiple medical conditions that require medication, according to BCSO. He is 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs 130 pounds.

If you see him, call BCSO at 210-335-6000 or email missingpersons@bexar.org.


About the Authors

Ivan Herrera has worked as a journalist in San Antonio since 2016. His work for KSAT 12 and KSAT.com includes covering breaking news of the day, as well as producing Q&As and content for the "South Texas Pride" and "KSAT Money" series.

Nate Kotisso joined KSAT as a digital journalist in 2024. He previously worked as a newspaper reporter in the Rio Grande Valley for more than two years and spent nearly three years as a digital producer at the CBS station in Oklahoma City.

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