Janesville man found safe after Silver Alert

Jesse Garza
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

An 81-year-old cognitively impaired Janesville man reported missing Thursday morning was found safe in DeForest, authorities said Friday.

A Silver Alert had been issued for Jon K. Schleisner, who was found about 9 p.m. Thursday, according to the Wisconsin Department of Justice.

Someone reported seeing the Subaru Outback he was driving after a description of the vehicle was flashed on highway imaging signs, and someone also reported a wrong-way driver operating a vehicle matching the description, according to the DOJ.