Missing Racine County Woman Left Home Without Oxygen, Nude: Authorities

RACINE COUNTY, WI — New information has been released by the Racine County Sheriff as the search of a missing Racine County woman enters its fourth day.

According to the Racine County Sheriff's office on Wednesday, it is believed that Lynn Rickard, 59, is suffering from a mental illness and left her residence nude. Rickard was last seen westbound walking through a field approximately one-half mile from her residence.

This search is being conducted shoulder to shoulder in the Kansasville area by approximately 130 Law Enforcement, Fire, and EMS Officials. Sheriff Christopher Schmaling said in a statement Wednesday, “we have now entered day four of our nonstop search for Lynn. Although we remain cautiously optimistic and hopeful, as every hour passes I am becoming more and more concerned about the outcome, the Racine County Sheriff's Office is committed to trying to bring some closure to Lynn Rickard's family."

According to a WISN report, as the search entered its third day Tuesday, family members offered a $10,000 reward for her return. According to a Journal Times report, drones with heat detection equipment were deployed to aid in the search of Rickard, which has reportedly expanded into Kenosha county.

Search Begins

On Sunday June 25, 2017 at approx. 9:13 a.m. the Racine County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a residence in the Town of Dover for a report of a missing adult. Upon arrival Sheriff deputies were advised that Lynn M. Rickard left her residence on foot in an unknown direction, possibly wearing black and white pajamas. Further investigation revealed the Rickard is possibly suffering from mental illness and is reliant oxygen.

Based on the information provided, the Racine County Sheriff’s Office has launched and extensive and ongoing search effort partnering with Union Grove / Yorkville and Kansasville fire departments. The search is currently active and the Sheriff’s Office is utilizing all available resources at our disposal to locate Rickard .

At the time of this release Rickard has not been located and Sheriff Christopher Schmaling stated “Our prayers are with the Rickard family that Lynn is safely returned to her husband John.”

Lynn M. Rickard F/W D.O.B. 12/08/57

5’04” / Approx. 150 lbs.

Brown Hair / Brown Eyes

Anyone who has seen Lynn or knows her whereabouts should immediately contact the Racine County Communication Center @ 262-886- 2300 or Dial 911

Agencies Participating in the Search

• Wisconsin State Patrol
• Kansasville Fire Department
• Caledonia Fire Department
• City of Burlington Fire Department
• Village of Waterford Fire Department
• Rochester Fire Department
• Union Grove/Yorkville Fire Department
• South Shore Fire Department
• Raymond Fire Department
• Kenosha Fire Department
• Pleasant Prairie Fire Department
• Mukwonago Fire Department
• Wilmot Fire Department
• Pewaukee Fire Department
• City of Waukesha Fire Department
• Bristol Fire Department
• “A Tradition Since 1836”
• Visit us at www.RacineSheriff.org, Facebook, or MobilePatrol
• City of Delevan Fire Department
• Fontana Fire Department
• Whitewater Fire Department
• Lannon Fire Department
• Menominee Falls Fire Department
• West Allis Fire Department
• Town of Delafield Fire Department
• Dousman Fire Department
• Somers Fire Department
• Town of Salem Fire Department
• Randall Fire Department
• Racine Fire Bells

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