If you have been living under a rock for the past ten years then you wouldn’t know who Alexis Patterson is. Today marks the 10th anniversary of her disappearence. For those that do not know the story, Alexis Patterson was last seen May 3rd, 2002. Her stepfather Laron Bourgeois says he walked her a half block from their home to Hi-Mount Elementary School at 49th and Garfield. Milwaukee police have conducted more than 5,000 interviews in the case. Here is an age progression picture of her.
Her disappearance made national news for several months. But police said tips have never stopped coming in. Lieutenant Keith Balash says they still get leads each week. Police say they’ve thoroughly searched the area where Alexis Patterson vanished. They’ve checked parole files and sex offender registries to see if someone could have taken her. And they’ve traveled across Wisconsin and out of state to check leads. Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke says the community has not forgotten, and the search must continue for new information that could satisfy the questions over what happened to Alexis and why.
The sheriff’s office is still offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to her return. If you know anything about the whereabouts of Alexis Patterson please contact your local police department or the following numbers:
- Jason Heisler & Kelly Turcotte West Bend,Wisc.
- Millwaukee Police Dept. 1 (800) THE-LOST
- Center for Missing and Exploited Children (414) 935-7401
- Center for Missing and Exploited Children Milwaukee Sheriff’s Dept. (414) 278-4788
Sources:
Alexis Patterson, America’s Most Wanted, Fox6News, Today TMJ4








