‘Extensive search’ underway for missing Fort Hood private

Pfc. Vanessa Guillen, 20, was last seen on the afternoon of April 22.

Military and civilian police at Fort Hood, including agents from Army Criminal Investigations Command, are conducting an “extensive search” for a young private who hasn’t been seen since Wednesday.

  • Pfc. Vanessa Guillen, 20, was last seen in a black t-shirt at 1 p.m., in the parking lot of the Regimental Engineer Squadron Headquarters, 3rd Cavalry Regiment, according to a Fort Hood press release.
  • Her keys, ID card, wallet, and barracks room key were all found later in the armory room that she was working in that day. 
  • Guillen is 5’2″ and 126 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. 
  • Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Army CID agents at 254-495-7767, or the Military Police Desk at 254-287-4001. 
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Haley Britzky was the Task & Purpose Army reporter from 2019 to 2022. She previously worked at Axios covering breaking news. She reports on important developments within the service, from new uniforms to new policies; the realities of military life facing soldiers and their families; and broader cultural issues that expand outside of the Army, touching each of the military services.Â