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Jance Wesly Varela
Missing Person · Open - Unsolved
Jance Wesly Varela
Jance Wesly Varela, a 40-year-old male, 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. Despite his mother's persistent efforts to generate law enforcement action, police did not launch an active search until new information raised concerns about his wellbeing in March 2023.
Fort Collins, Colorado
🏛️ Larimer County Sheriff's Office
Case Summary
Jance Wesly Varela, a 40-year-old male, 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. Despite his mother's persistent efforts to generate law enforcement action, police did not launch an active search until new information raised concerns about his wellbeing in March 2023.
Timeline of Events
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2022-05-01
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 Mother's Birthday
Jance did not call his mother on her 60th birthday, which was unusual for him.
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2022-07-01
Reported Missing
Linda Varela Adams reported her son missing to the Larimer County Sheriff's Office.
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2023-03-30
First News Release
Nearly nine months after disappearance, the Larimer County Sheriff's Office issued its first news release stating new information raised concern about Varela's wellbeing.
Key Locations
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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person
Lead #1Linda Varela Adams - mother actively searching for her son and coordinating with volunteers
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clue
Lead #2Brain tumor diagnosis in May 2022 may have affected cognitive function
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Lead #3History of homelessness and opioid addiction following surgery
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witness
Lead #4Last confirmed sighting at bowling alley on June 1, 2022
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Lead #5Distinctive scar on abdomen; wears glasses; missing many teeth
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Case Information
Case Type:
Missing Person
Status:
Open - Unsolved
Case Number:30
Started:May 1, 2022
Last Updated:July 3, 2025
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