--- title: "‘Extensive search’ underway for missing Fort Hood private" description: "Civilian and military police are searching for Pfc. Vanessa Guillen, 20, was last seen in the parking lot of the Regimental Engineer Squadron Headquarters, 3rd Cavalry Regiment." date: "2020-04-27" modified: "2020-04-27" authors: - name: "Haley Britzky" job_title: "Former Army Reporter" link: "https://taskandpurpose.com/authors/haley-britzky/" url: "https://taskandpurpose.com/news/fort-hood-vanessa-guillen-missing/" categories: - "Army" - "Around the World" - "Military Branches" - "News" - "United States" tags: - "Northern Command" --- # ‘Extensive search’ underway for missing Fort Hood private ![]() 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. ## Author 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. ### Author social links [LinkedIn]() [Twitter]()