Authorities are actively searching for a 20-year-old St. Edward's University student who has been missing since Thursday evening.
Elleno Efren Valle was last seen at 6:30 Thursday night. Valle told his roommate he was leaving their room at Casa Dormitory at St. Edward's University to go on a walk. His family reported him missing Friday.
Valle is 5-foot, 8-inches tall and weighs 117 pounds. The 20-year-old male has black hair and brown eyes. Valle does not have a vehicle and has not used his cell phone since he went missing.
On Friday, St. Edward's police began a full investigation. Mischelle Diaz, director of communication for the university, says authorities searched campus and a nearby wooded area Friday. She said police also met with Valle's roommate and friends. In addition, police have added his name to the state's missing persons databases.
Police searched for Valle in the nearby Blunn Creek Nature preserve again Saturday, according to Diaz. She said officers also began going door-to-door in all residence halls on campus searching for any information.
Family members tell KXAN that Valle has been off of his anti-depressant medication for several weeks and that they are extremely worried for his safety. Diaz says police do not suspect foul play at this time.
"Well I just want to know where he is, is he safe because I don't know, all these things are going through my head, did he get mugged…I don't know," said Valle's sister, Elizabeth Valle. "Very anxious and worried and I just wish I could see him."
Officials urge anyone with information about Valle's disappearance to call the St. Edward's Police Department at 512-448-8444.
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