The person at the center of this case
Jance Wesly Varela
Missing Person · Open
1 year waiting · since 2025
Jance Wesly Varela
Justice for Jance Wesly Varela — the trail went cold in 2025, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Why did Jance not contact his mother on July 1, 2022, when this was completely out of character for him?
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evidence
Lead #2What new information did investigators receive in March 2023 that raised concern about his wellbeing?
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location
Lead #3Were there any sightings or activity at homeless shelters, hospitals, or addiction recovery facilities in the Fort Collins area after June 1?
Jance Wesly Varela, a 40-year-old man, was last seen on June 1, 2022, at a bowling alley in Fort Collins, Colorado. He had recently been diagnosed with a brain tumor in May and struggled with homelessness and opioid addiction, raising concerns about his wellbeing and cognitive function. Despite his mother's persistent efforts and the involvement of volunteer search groups, the case remains unsolved with limited police resources dedicated to an active investigation.
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Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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clue
Lead #4Did Jance have any known associates, friends, or support network in Fort Collins who might have information about his disappearance?
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timeline
Lead #5What was Jance's condition and behavior in the days and weeks leading up to June 1, 2022?
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Timeline of Events
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2022-05-27
Brain Tumor Diagnosis
Jance was diagnosed with a brain tumor in May 2022, which may have affected his cognitive function.
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2022-06-01
Last Confirmed Sighting
Jance was last seen at a bowling alley in Fort Collins, Colorado.
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2022-07-01
Missed Birthday Call
Jance did not call his mother on her 60th birthday, which was out of character for him.
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2022-07-01
Reported Missing
Mother Linda Varela Adams reported Jance missing after he failed to contact her on her birthday.
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2023-03-30
First News Release
Nearly nine months after disappearance, Larimer County Sheriff's Office issued first news release citing new information raising concern about his wellbeing.
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Case Information
Incident:May 27, 2022
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 27, 2022
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 970-498-5140
You can remain anonymous
$10,000 Reward
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