### Missing Teen Still Unfound After 11 Days Since Escape from Tijuana Shelter
Camila Shalom, a 14-year-old residing at a state shelter for minors, has been missing for 11 days since her escape and remains unlocated. The teenager was last spotted in the Río Tijuana Third Stage neighborhood, which houses the shelter from which she fled. Her mother, Elizabeth Higuera, is actively searching for her daughter with the help of friends and family, following her disappearance on September 24.
The state’s Attorney General’s Office launched an investigation as soon as Camila was reported missing. The authorities became aware of her absence on September 26 when Elizabeth Higuera was informed that Camila had left the shelter. Various theories about her escape have emerged: one suggesting she left through the laundry area and headed towards a convenience store, and another claiming she scaled a wall into a commercial plaza.
Elizabeth, who was enrolled in a police training course at the time and couldn’t pick Camila up after her initial home escape, now seeks the public’s assistance. Camila is described as of medium build, with a height of 1.62 meters, fair skin, 64 kilograms, and straight, dark brown hair up to her shoulders. Prominent features include full eyebrows, almond-shaped dark brown eyes, a medium nose, medium ears, a medium mouth with full lips, and a noticeable mole on her right shoulder.
The DIF monitorization is continuing efforts to support minors who work on the streets as part of their initiative to keep children and youth safe in Tijuana.
### Related News: Broader Security and Social Issues Impacting Tijuana
Recent weeks have seen various socio-political dynamics affecting Tijuana. The DIF state agency continues its work with minors who are at risk, especially those found working at intersections. Efforts are being made to adopt over 111 minors in Baja California, while recognizing that 70% of the kids under state care suffer from neglect.
In another instance, border operations mean travelers must endure new procedures when crossing from San Ysidro to Tijuana, while heightened demand has necessitated expanding consular staff to hasten visa processing. Meanwhile, local authorities are also petitioning for the creation of memorial walls for missing persons as a measure of remembrance and awareness across municipalities. Additionally, amidst civic developments, the city’s Justice System personnel have halted operations temporarily, compelling discussions about resuming work.
These stories highlight the ongoing social challenges and progress being made in Baja California, amidst individual family tragedies and broader municipal initiatives.