The Walworth County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on the whereabouts of a 45-year-old Williams Bay man who was reported missing by his family on Sept. 4.
According to a press release from the Sheriff’s Office, Brian Bates has not been seen or heard from him since Aug. 24.
Bates was last seen at his Williams Bay residence. He was last reported wearing a T-shirt, blue jeans and tennis shoes. Bates has no mode of transportation or cell phone.
Bates frequents the Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy in Williams Bay, according to the press release.
The Sheriff’s Office has searched the Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy along with a gravel pit near Bates’ residence.
Anyone with information on Bates whereabouts are asked to contact the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office at (262) 741-4400.
Anyone with information on this case, or any other case, who would like to remain anonymous, can contact Walworth County Crime Stoppers by:
• Text-A-Tip to “CRIMES” (274637) then start the message with tip4wc followed by the tip; or
• Web Tip / Email Tip: Go to www.tipsoft.com and under “For Citizens,” then “Submit a Web Tip,” follow the instructions on how to submit a tip to the Walworth County Crime Stoppers.
