Silver Alert: Missing 83-Year-Old 

June 11, 2026 – Placer County Sheriff’s Office officials report that they are asking for the public’s help in locating 83-year-old John Liebhauser, who has been reported missing from the Colfax area.

Deputies initially responded to Mr. Liebhauser’s apartment off Canyon Way on Wednesday evening for a welfare check after neighbors reported they had not seen or heard from him for several days. Family members last spoke with him approximately five days ago.

Mr. Liebhauser’s vehicle was last seen in Colfax on Saturday, June 6, around 10:00 a.m. His phone and vehicle have since been located at his home. Deputies have searched the area around his apartment and checked local hospitals but have been unable to locate him.

Mr. Liebhauser is known to enjoy walking and hiking in the area.

John is described as 83 years old, 5’11” tall and approximately 175 pounds. He has blue eyes and gray hair.

His clothing description and direction of travel are unknown.

Anyone with information regarding John Liebhauser’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Placer County Sheriff’s Office immediately at (530) 886-5375.

Source: Placer County Sheriff’s Office