PATRICKSBURG, Ind. — Owen County sheriff's deputies are investigating after a man who was reported missing earlier in the month was found dead.
On Sept. 21, someone called 911 to report the body of a man in a pond on Chambers Street in Patricksburg, Indiana.
Deputies from the Owen's County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene and found a man, later identified as Christopher Callas, dead in a body of water approximately 40 yards from his home.
Callas was reported missing Sept. 6 by family members, according to the sheriff's office.
Sheriff Ryan T. White said no foul play is expected in Callas' death, but an autopsy is scheduled for Friday to determine his cause of death.
The Patricksburg Fire Department, Indiana Conservation Officers and the Owen County coroner also assisted in the investigation.
Patricksburg is roughly 75 miles southwest from downtown Indianapolis.
Amber Alert vs. Silver Alert: What's the difference?
There are specific standards a person's disappearance must meet in order for police to declare an Amber Alert or a Silver Alert.
Amber Alerts are for children under the age of 18 who are believed to have been abducted and in danger. Police also need to have information about a suspect and their car to issue an Amber Alert.
Silver Alerts are for missing and endangered adults or children. They are much more common for missing people. It was not until last year when the standards for Silver Alerts were expanded to include children.
In both situations, these alerts must be issued by police.
