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9/17/23 Pickett Man Missing Maybe Armed

17 September 2023 News


Winnebago County authorities are looking for a missing 65-year-old Pickett man who may be armed and suicidal if not deceased. Wayne Siems was last seen by his wife at their home on Bonnieview Road around 9 am Friday morning. Wayne has several health problems including being on blood thinners, he has a pacemaker, and is in generally poor health, tiring easily. He was upset over recent legal issues and had purchased a handgun on Thursday. The gun case and box were found in fields immediately north of his residence. Deputies were unable to find him after an extensive search of the immediate area of corn, soybean fields and wooded areas. He had no cell phone, medications, vehicle, or wallet. Sheriff’s officials say it is highly unusual for him to not come home or to own or purchase firearms. If you’ve seen him contact the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office at 920-236-7300, extension 0. (Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office supplied the photo).


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