The Mequon Police Department has called off the Silver Alert for Thomas Peter Wollersheim, an 87-year-old Mequon resident who went missing yesterday morning. He was later found safe in Whitefish Bay; details surrounding the circumstances of his discovery were not immediately released. Prior to being located, Wollersheim, who is believed to have dementia or another cognitive impairment, had last been seen at Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Ozaukee Hospital in Mequon, as reported by WISN.
A Silver Alert was activated when Wollersheim did not return to the hospital at 12:30 PM to pick up a family member after his 9 AM visit. Mequon authorities described him as a white male with gray eyes, gray or partially gray hair, and a balding top. He stands 6 feet 1 inch tall, weighs 160 pounds, and was last seen wearing a gray jacket and a gold wedding ring. He is also known to have problematic knees, causing a slight limp, according to details provided by Channel3000.
Further details provided before his safe recovery included the vehicle he was last known to be driving, a gold 2002 Nissan Maxima with Wisconsin license plate 150 PVX. This vehicle description was circulated statewide in efforts to locate Wollersheim, indicative of the seriousness with which the Mequon Police Department treated the search for the missing man.
The cancellation of the Silver Alert brought relief to concerned community members and family. The successful outcome of this incident is a testament to the community and police force's vigilance. For additional information on Wollersheim's disappearance and the subsequent search, authorities have encouraged the public to contact the Mequon Police Department at (262) 242-3500, as mentioned in a similar statement obtained by FOX6.
