Update July 17:
A report from Hays County Deputy Mark Andrews states Evelyn Avendado-Acosta was located in North Austin unharmed and safe.
According to a release from the Hays County Sheriff’s office, a “good Samaritan” saw Acosta walking and stopped to see if she needed assistance. The good Samaritan provided Acosta a ride, food and shelter for the evening. A coworker of the good Samaritan saw the Sheriff’s Office report and determined Acosta was the missing person.
In the release, Hays County Sheriff Cutler said: “This is a perfect example of the importance of social media and how the Sheriff’s Office and the public can work together. Technology is always changing, and the Sheriff’s Office needs to stay up to date and work closely with the citizens of Hays County. Yesterday was a great example of what that can look like.”
Original brief:
The Hays County Sheriff’s Office reported Evelyn Avendano-Acosta, a 23 year-old Hispanic female, missing after she left her Wimberley residence on foot at about 5 p.m. July 15 and did not return.
Acosta is approximately 4-foot-9 and 100 pounds with black hair, brown eyes and is approximately seven months pregnant. She was last seen wearing a pink shirt, an unknown color of shorts and unknown footwear.
If you have seen Acosta or have any information regarding her whereabouts, call the Hays County Sheriff’s Office at 512-393-7896. You can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously by calling 1-800-324-8466, or you can submit your information on-line to Tip Line P3tips.com as well as submit a tip on the Hays County Sheriff’s Office App.
The University Star will update this story as more information is released.