Silver Alert: Search Underway for Missing 83-Year-Old
June 13, 2026 – Placer County Sheriff’s Office and Search and Rescue teams were actively 
searching the Colfax area on Friday for 83-year-old John Liebhauser, who has been missing for several days.
John was last in contact with family several days ago and was reported missing after neighbors became concerned when they had not seen or heard from him. His vehicle and phone were later located at his residence in Colfax.
Search and Rescue volunteers are searching areas in and around Colfax on Friday, including locations John is known to frequent. John enjoys walking and hiking in the area and is known to visit Stephens Trail. Among the search crews are also two scent tracking dog teams.
At this time, investigators are also actively working the case, reviewing surveillance video and following up on leads that may help determine John’s whereabouts. While search efforts are underway, there is currently no evidence indicating where John may have gone, and investigators do not have a confirmed starting point for search operations.
This is where the community can help. If you live in the Colfax area, please take a moment to look at John’s photo and share this post. Even the smallest piece of information could help locate him.
John is described as:
- 83 years old
- 5’11” tall
- Approximately 175 pounds
- Blue eyes
- Gray hair
If you have seen John, have surveillance video that may be relevant, or have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact the Placer County Sheriff’s Office immediately at (530) 886-5375.
Please share this post to help us reach as many people in the Colfax community as possible.
Source: Placer County Sheriff’s Office