INDIANAPOLIS — A woman is charged with kidnapping in connection to an Amber Alert that was issued Sept. 1 for a 9-year-old Indianapolis girl.
Police identified 32-year-old Monica Burdine as the suspect. She is facing additional charges of battery, interference with custody and disorderly conduct.
Police had requested an Amber Alert after the girl was taken and believed to be in extreme danger. The girl was later located safe, and Burdine was taken into custody.
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.
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