Update #8
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is confirming that the person of interest in the Diana Alvarez Amber Alert, Jorge Guerrero, is being detained.
In the early morning hours of June 4, 2016, Lee County Sheriff Office detectives, along with our Law Enforcement partners in this non-stop investigation, tracked Guerrero down in a neighboring County. Locating Guerrero did not resolve the case as Diana was not with him. Investigative teams remain deployed while we communicate with a host of Agencies as this investigation continues.
While we appreciate and are thankful for the general public and media’s interest in this heart wrenching case, Diana’s safety is paramount. We will not get ahead of ourselves in this active investigation by putting out too much, too soon, jeopardizing her safe return. Further updates will be made available whenever possible.
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 #7
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is updating our media partners that the tan Chevy Malibu from the Diana Alvarez Amber Alert has been located. This was as a result of aggressive investigative efforts. This locating of the vehicle did not lead to the recovery of Diana or the person of interest Guerrero. The LCSO wanted the citizens at large to know that the need to look for this specific car is no longer necessary as we have it now in Law Enforcement custody.
At the moment we are not commenting on where the recovery took place as efforts are still underway. A large gathering of media would give away Law Enforcement’s presence in the area diligently trying to discover where Diana and Guerrero are. It is possible that they remain on the move and so a broad area would continue to need diligence from many eyes of the public and not a specific area of narrow focus.
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is working this case in lock-step solidarity with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and our Local State and Federal partners. The flow of information about this missing nine year old female, Diana Alvarez, and the person of interest, Jorge Guerrero, is seamless between the LCSO and the FDLE.
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 #6
Earlier today the Major Crimes Unit of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office efforts in the around-the-clock investigation of Diana Alveres’s disappearance, led to a Florida AMBER Alert being issued through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Diana Alvares was last seen in the 3500 block of Unique Circle in Fort Myers, Florida, wearing a short-sleeve shirt and shorts.
Diana may be in the company of Jorge Guerrero. Guerrero has ties to the Orange County and Okeechobee County area. They may be traveling in a tan Chevrolet Malibu, FL tag number 78NHD. The investigation and continuing efforts to locate Diana are very much still underway.
The Amber Alert can be viewed at www.fdle.state.fl.us.
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 #5
The staging area for Law Enforcement and Urban Search and Rescue Teams has been secured. After a massive and exhaustive search in a several mile radius around Diana Alveres’s home it has been determined that there is no evidence to suggest that she is in the area. Leads coming in from concerned citizens and other investigative avenues are actively being pursued and at this point we cannot comment on them.
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office and our Local, State and Federal Law Enforcement partners remain dedicated to Diana. Our investigative teams remain in the field, and will leave no stone un-turned in the aggressive investigation into Diana’s disappearance. Further updates to follow when available.
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.
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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
Update #2
The search and investigation continues for 9 year old Diana Alvares in the San Carlos Park Community of Lee County.
There is no additional information concerning the missing child, however, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies remain vigilant in their search.
Also a “Parent Link” was issued by the Lee County Schools System (English and Spanish) in an attempt to reach out to even more potential witnesses for any information concerning Diana’s disappearance.
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.
Sheriff Mike Scott stated, “ My dedicated team and I, coupled with our law enforcement partners, will leave no stone unturned until we have brought resolution to this potentially grave situation. ”
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
Update #1
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office, with the help of multiple agencies, (FBI, FDLE, Florida Fish and Wildlife, Collier and Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, Airport Port Authority, and the Department of Homeland Security), are continuing the search for a missing San Carlos Park child.
While no new information is readily available, deputies and searchers on scene continue to investigate for clues and information in the disappearance of 9 year old Diana Alvares. We do know that Diana did not have any electronic devices on her when she left the home, nor did she participate in social media sites such as Facebook or Twitter according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Digital Forensics Unit.
While Diana does not meet the criteria set forth by law for an Amber Alert, all methods and means are being utilized by authorities to locate her. Attached is an additional photo of Diana for dissemination.
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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POST #1
Lee County deputies along with the FBI, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and Homeland Security are searching for a nine-year-old girl last seen late Saturday at her home near San Carlos Park.
Diana Alvarez is a Hispanic female, 4’4”, 95 lbs, with dark hair, brown eyes, and 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