Critically missing Milwaukee woman found safe

Published May 30, 2026 9:09 PM CDT

Melanie Sokoloff

UPDATE: The Milwaukee Police Department says 53-year-old Melanie Sokoloff has been found safe. 

The original missing persons notice is available below. 

The Milwaukee Police Department asked for the public's help to find 53-year-old Melanie Sokoloff, a critically missing woman. She was last seen near 54th and Villard at around 2:50 p.m. on Saturday, May 30.

What they're saying:

Police described Sokoloff as 5 feet, 3 inches tall and 110 pounds with strawberry blonde hair. She was last seen wearing a blue shirt, tan jacket and blue jeans.

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What you can do:

Anyone with information on Sokoloff's whereabouts is asked to call Milwaukee Police District 7 at 414-935-7272.

Editor's note: MPD issued a correction on the spelling of the woman's name.

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