Most Wanted Wednesday: Featuring some of SWFL’s most wanted suspects; Nov. 16

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This weekly WINK News segment features fugitives from justice right here in Southwest Florida.

This is your chance to help out the community and give the tip that gets these people off the street. These suspects need to be found – and you can help. If you have seen them, reach out to Crime Stoppers or your local law enforcement. Call 1-800-780-TIPS (8477).

Here are three fugitives wanted by Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers.

Sarah Higgons (DOB: 9/30/96) – wanted for violation of probation in Lee County for willful child abuse and tampering with a witness.

Detectives say she taped herself hitting an infant in the head and screaming obscenities. She spent a year and a half behind bars for that and then violated probation.

She is 5-foot, 4-inches tall and weighs 130 pounds, has a rosary tattoo on her left arm, a flower on her left middle finger and the word “ambition” inked on her right hip.

Oscar Varela (DOB: 5/16/1989) – wanted on a bench warrant out of Lee County for failing to appear on charges of lewd and lascivious battery. His accuser, a 15-year-old girl, claimed Varela coerced her into sexual relations.

After two months in lockup, he was release pending his next court hearing but never showed up.

He is 5-foot, 5-inches, and weighs 130 pounds. Once arrested will be held without bond.

Bruce Wadsworth (DOB: 12/21/1949) – wanted in Collier County for grand theft and contracting without a license. Authorities say Wadsworth is one you want to stay away from if you need home construction, especially given the needs after Hurricane Ian.

Wadsworth has an extensive criminal history and was last known to be living in Golden Gate. He also had connections in North Naples.


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If you have a tip on the whereabouts of any of these wanted suspects, contact Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers. All callers will remain anonymous and will be eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000.

Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers
1-800-780-TIPS (8477) or
southwestfloridacrimestoppers.com

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