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James Yoblonski: Dad to Mortgage Home, Offers $10K Reward for Son Who Disappeared with Gun
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For nearly six weeks now, Wisconsin teen James Yoblonski has been missing, and his father is offering a reward to anyone providing information that helps locate his son.

As CrimeOnline previously reported, William Yoblonski said he last saw his 13-year-old son on June 11 at their Reedsville residence.  He’s now offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to his son’s return.

He mentioned that the reward money will be sourced from mortgaging his house.

“The $10,000 reward is only if he’s found,” William told WISCNEWS. “In the last three weeks, we haven’t gotten any tips or anything.”

William highlighted how police dogs uncovered a suspected makeshift campsite that police believe James used, although the child was gone by the time searchers found the site. Police are currently searching near Baraboo and Devil’s Lake State Park, spanning both sides of Highway 12.

Sauk County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Steven Schram told the Wisconsin State Journal that investigators developed a profile of James, “which leads us to believe he is acting with intention.”

William said his son fled their home in the family van, and is believed to have taken a gun with him. Within an hour of reporting him missing, police found the van near Devil’s Lake State Park. Investigators also found his cell phone, along with some articles of clothing.

The Post Crescent reports that William said he canceled vacations and camping trips to remain close to home, in the event that new tips come in. He added that he has been collaborating with a professional tracker to help in the search.

“We haven’t given up,” he said.

James is described as a white male who stands 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 120 pounds. He was last seen wearing a baseball cap, red shoes, a shirt, and blue jeans.

Anyone with information on Yablonski’s whereabouts is asked to call the Sauk County Sheriff’s Office at 608-355-4495.

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[Feature Photo: James Yoblonski/Sauk County Sheriff’s Office]