URGENT: Help Find Missing Person Gilbert Wierschke From Roscoe, Illinois

Authorities are searching for 76-year-old Gilbert Wierschke from Roscoe, Illinois.  Have you seen him?

Roscoe Police Department is asking the public for help to locate Gilbert.  If you have any tips or leads to his whereabouts, please contact authorities at (815) 282-2600.

Last seen on August 12th, 2024, Gilbert Wierschke was near the 100000 block of Marblewing Lane in Roscoe, Illinois.  He suffers from Alzheimer's and may appear confused or disoriented.

Here's what we know about Gilbert Wierschke and his disappearance.

He was last seen wearing:

• a blue Chicago Cubs t-shirt
• blue jeans
• a black baseball cap
• black tennis shoes
• Has glasses

On Facebook, someone shared that he frequently visits MOD pizza in Machesney Park with a few friends.

Another comment said someone may have seen him at Sophia’s Restaurant in Roscoe yesterday.  That's close to where he went missing.

Let's help locate Gilbert and bring him home safely.  Every share is helpful!

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Again, if you have any information to his whereabouts please contact the Roscoe Police Department immediately at (815) 282-2600.