Update #3 Over two hundred federal and local law enforcement officers have joined the search for 9yr-old Diana Alvares in the San Carlos Park area. This search/investigation is very much active in the area with the use of foot patrols, ATV’s, Aviation, K-9, and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team.
While we are receiving tips in Diana’s whereabouts, they seem to be coming in after the sightings. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is asking that if anyone knows the whereabouts of Diana or spots her, please call 477-1000 or 911 immediately so we can dispatch a deputy to that location.
The Spanish Media, Telemundo of Fort Myers, is meeting with the Sheriff’s Office to further push the information deeper to the Hispanic community as we continue to search for clues into Diana’s disappearance.
The Lee county Sheriff’s Office remains driven to locate Diana and will utilize every resource available. In addition to the $1000.00 reward from Crime Stoppers, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has agreed to pay an additional $5000.00 for the safe return of Diana.
Diana is a Hispanic female, 4'4”, 95 lbs, dark hair, brown eyes, and has two scars on one of her legs. She was last seen wearing an unknown color shirt, blue bottoms, unknown shoes, and may be carrying a green blanket with flower print.
Anyone with information should call the Lee County Sheriff's Office at (239) 477-1000. Or, to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000, call Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS. Tips may also be made online at
www.swflcrimestoppers.org or by texting a tip to CRIMES(274637) keyword: REWARD
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Update #4
Nine-year-old Diana Alvares is still missing. Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers continues to receive tips regarding Diana’s whereabouts. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating Diana. If anyone has any information about Diana’s current location, please call the Lee County Sheriff’s Office at 239-477-1000 or 911.
Local, state, and federal agencies are continuing their search efforts through the evening hours. The search has covered a ten-mile radius in 90-degree weather. A Code Red reverse 911 call has been sent out in a 2-mile radius around the residence of Diana contacting surrounding communities asking for vigilance.
Members of the public have asked how they can assist with the search for Diana. Please stay alert and continue to call in any possible sightings to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office or Crime Stoppers right away without delay.
The American Red Cross has been a partner in assisting in this massive undertaking. The American Red Cross is on-scene and has provided food and water to 200 search team members. Please support the American Red Cross as they support the Law Enforcement Community by visiting their website at
www.redcross.org .
The investigation is still currently active and ongoing. Once the Lee County Sheriff’s Office receives additional information, the public will be updated.
Diana is a Hispanic female, 4'4”, 95 lbs., dark hair, brown eyes, and has two scars on one of her legs. She was last seen wearing an unknown color shirt, blue bottoms, unknown shoes, and may be carrying a green blanket with flower print.
Anyone with information should call the Lee County Sheriff's Office at (239) 477-1000. Or, to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000, call Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS. Tips may also be made online at
www.swflcrimestoppers.org or by texting a tip to CRIMES(274637) keyword: REWARD
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