Crime & Safety
Police Searching for Alleged Child Molester
Sarasota Police needs help from the public to locate Vincent G. Wallace who is wanted on multiple counts of capitol sexual battery on a child younger than 12.

are asking for help from the public as we attempt to locate an individual that is wanted for multiple counts of capitol sexual battery on a child younger than 12 years old.
Police say Vincent G. Wallace, 41, faces those charges in addition to lews and lascivious molestation and is considered dangerous given his extensive criminal history. Wallace is described as 5 feet, 7 inches tall and 180 pounds.
There have been recent reported sightings of Wallace in the Newtown area, police said.He is also reported to frequent suspected drug locations due to his reported addiction to crack cocaine, according to police.
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If you have any information on Vincent Wallace, call the non -mergency number at the Sarasota County Emergency Communications Center at 316-1199 or call the Sarasota County Tips line at 366- TIPS (8477).
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