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Alan Jahnke Missing Person Case

Last seen in Janesville, Wisconsin on Oct 1, 2014

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Victim Details

Jul 14, 2015

Jan 12, 2024

Alan

Jahnke

75

63

72 inches

260 lbs

280 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Oct 1, 2014

Janesville

Wisconsin

Rock County

53545

16932

Rock County Sheriff's Office

Janesville

Wisconsin

Rock County

53545

200 E. USH 14, Wisconsin

6087577925

County

Law Enforcement

SO1464583

Dec 1, 2014

Rock County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 10, 2026


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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP29449) and 8 other sources
Alan Jahnke, 63 years old at the time, was last seen in Janesville, Wisconsin, on October 1, 2014. He did not have a fixed address but maintained a storage unit in Janesville Township, which he used to store his belongings. Jahnke was not reported missing until December 1, 2014, two months after his last known sighting. This delay in reporting contributed to the difficulty in tracing his whereabouts.

Jahnke's disappearance was described by authorities as a "sudden, voluntary departure," based on the investigation into his personal affairs. His financial records showed no activity after November 1, 2014, further indicating that he had possibly left without warning. Despite this, some individuals close to him feared for his safety due to unspecified medical issues. These concerns heightened as there were no sightings of Jahnke after October, and his belongings in the storage unit provided no clues about his destination.

The Rock County Sheriff's Office conducted ground searches, including a thorough check of fields and wooded areas near Janesville, but no trace of Jahnke was found. Investigators continue to encourage anyone with information to come forward, but as of now, his case remains unsolved. Despite searches and inquiries, there are very few details about his disappearance, leaving his family and the community with lingering uncertainty.
Last Seen: Oct 1, 2014

Links to Additional Sources (8)

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  • Alan John Jahnke - The Charley Project
  • Alan John Jahnke - Wisconsin Missing Persons Advocacy Inc's
  • Alan Jahnke | Clearinghouse for Missing
  • Alan Jahnke has... - Wisconsin Missing Persons Advocacy
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP29449
  • Alan John Jahnke has been missing since 10/1/2014 ... - Facebook
  • WI- Alan Jahnke, 67, Janesville, 1 Oct 2014 | Websleuths
  • Scott Alan Jahnke Obituary August 17, 2025 - Bradshaw Funeral

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    79%Possible
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
    UP13750 • Found Mar 9, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 63
    Race 100%White
    Location 77%93 mi away
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"
    Weight 87%216 lb vs 260–280 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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