SAN ANTONIO — It’s been one month since a college student from New Braunfels mysteriously vanished from his off-campus apartment complex in Corpus Christi.
According to the Corpus Christi Police Department (CCPD), Caleb Harris, 22, was last seen on doorbell video playing with his new dog along with a friend and roommate at about 1 a.m. on March 4.
The Texas A&M Corpus Christi student then ordered UberEats for lunch, investigators said, and took his dog out for another walk.
Caleb’s family says the 21-year-old sent a Snapchat video to his sister at about 2:45 a.m. According to police, he also sent a Snapchat photo to a friend at around 3 a.m. The picture showed a small bridge over a drainage ditch near the entrance of the apartment complex.
Just before 3:15 a.m., Caleb’s phone either died or was turned off. His dog, keys and wallet were left at the apartment. However, Caleb hasn’t been seen since, police said. Caleb's phone is missing too.
“I feel strongly that he was taken, but I still feel strongly that we will find him,” said Caleb’s mother, Becky Harris.
On Thursday, two cities more than 100 miles apart were connected in prayer. Loved ones held simultaneous vigils in New Braunfels and Corpus Christi.
“It feels like it’s not happening to me,” said Becky. “It feels like it’s someone else’s story, so it makes it surreal.”
Becky recently returned to New Braunfels to be with her daughter. Caleb’s father, Randy Harris, has been in Corpus Christi since his son’s disappearance. The family is pleading for information.
“Someone has had to see something,” said Becky. “Someone knows where he is.”
Caleb’s family is offering a $50,000 reward for his safe return.
Becky says their faith is getting them through, and the family is thankful for all the support they have received.
“We are hopeful to see him still and looking forward to that day,” she said.
According to Corpus Christi police, there was no sign of a struggle at Caleb’s apartment. The department says they have also eliminated Caleb’s roommates, friends and family members as suspects in his disappearance through their investigation. If you know anything about Caleb’s whereabouts, please call Corpus Christi Police at 361-886-2840.