INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD said a missing mother and four children have been located.
Police were looking for 36-year-old Britnie Stewart, who was last seen on Thursday, Sept. 8.
She left with four of her children, 14-year-old Unique Patterson, 6-year-old Sterline Stewart, 5-year-old Melody Stewart, and 1-year-old toddler Patience Stewart.
Stewart, who is the non-custodial parent, left with the four children who Department of Child Services (DCS) has a court order to take into its custody.
Late Tuesday, an Indianapolis police spokesperson said they were found and were safe. An investigation into their disappearance is ongoing.
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.