# Balistreri, Jr. John Joseph
[![IMG_2140.jpeg](https://www.wismissing.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/scaled-1680-/oRdi6blJSyRbgh4a-img-2140.jpeg)](https://www.wismissing.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/oRdi6blJSyRbgh4a-img-2140.jpeg)Date missing: September 15, 2017 Missing from: Middleton, Dane County Age: 36 years old Date of Birth: September 4, 1981 Sex: Male Race: White Height and Weight: 5'7 - 5'9, 170 - 180 pounds Hair: Brown Eyes: Hazel Piercings: His ears are pierced Tattoos: his last name "Balistreri" in Old English script on his back, a skull with hair on the top of his right shoulder, the phrase "Smile now, cry later" with masks and stars on his left arm, a worm with a hat and eyes on his upper left arm, hearts with "Mom" and "Dad" banners and the name "Arianna" with stars on his lower left arm, and a cross inside of his lower right arm. Sister: Amy LaPlant. Exclusions: 1 Case Owner: Middleton PD (608) 824-7300 Agency Case Number 17-008763
#### Details of Disappearance Last known address:
[1635 Maple Street, Middleton, WI 53562](https://maps.app.goo.gl/GSXLqAJYUWTrqnEz6)
Amy LaPlant says she last saw her brother on September 11, 2017. She had picked him up from work and dropped him off at the home he was staying in on Maple Street. LaPlant says her brother was going through “personal things,” and was considering moving back in with her. At the time of his disappearance, Balistreri was in recovery for drug addiction. He also has a daughter.
#### More Information [NamUs](https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/40532?nav) [Charley Project](https://charleyproject.org/case/john-joseph-balistreri-jr) his [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100014008806688) [Websleuths](https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/wi-john-balistreri-36-middleton-11-sept-2017.353333/) #### Legal Issues [Bank robbery](https://madison.com/news/local/crime_and_courts/wig-wearing-bank-robber-pleads-no-contest/article_fa73b0d1-e5ea-5d16-a512-938fd40ec46c.html) [case 1 ](https://wcca.wicourts.gov/caseDetail.html?caseNo=2018CT000448&countyNo=13&index=0&mode=details) [Mugshot](https://mugshots.com/US-States/Wisconsin/Polk-County-WI/John-J-Balistreri.4619100.html) Status: ACTIVE COMMUNITY SUPERVISION Sub-Status: ABSCOND
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