Huber inmate in Wisconsin wanted by authorities for not returning to jail

JEFFERSON, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities in Wisconsin are looking for an inmate at the Jefferson County Jail who was on Huber privilege for a job interview and never returned.

According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies are looking for Andrea M. Mendoza, who was let out on Monday, April 8, at around 10:30 a.m. for a job interview in Jefferson.

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Mendoza reportedly never arrived for the interview and never returned to the county jail.

Andrea Mendoza's booking photo. (Jefferson County Jail)
Andrea Mendoza’s booking photo. (Jefferson County Jail)

Numerous attempts have been made to locate her without success, and now the sheriff’s office is asking the public for assistance in locating her.

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Mendoza’s failure to return to jail has now placed her in a wanted status. Authorities describe her as 5’4″, around 135 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes, and is sometimes known to wear glasses. Additionally, she has a feather tattoo on her left forearm and a tattoo above her right eye.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says Mendoza has ties in the city of Watertown, but she could be anywhere. No additional details were provided.

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