CARMEL, Ind. — A statewide Silver Alert has been canceled after a 24-year-old man who was missing from Zionsville was found dead in Indianapolis.
Carmel police said Bernard Caillouet was last seen walking away from his home in the 3700 block of Abney Point Drive, near Shelbourne Road and 116th Street, around 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29.
He was believed to have been in need of medical treatment, so a Silver Alert was issued on Nov. 4.
It was the second time in less than a month Caillouet had gone missing. IMPD searched for him on the northwest side of Indianapolis in early October.
On Monday, Dec. 12, IMPD responded to a report of a body found on Bluff Road, near Meridian Street. The Marion County Coroner's Office identified the body as Caillouet's. The coroner said foul play is not suspected, but the investigation into his cause of death is ongoing.
Anyone with information on the incident should call the Carmel Police Department at 317-571-2500.
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.