FISHERS, Ind. — Police in Fishers say a missing woman, who was believed to be in danger, has been located.
The police department posted a photo of 76-year-old Catherine "Diana" Avila Tuesday evening. Avila recently moved to Indiana from California and police said she is unfamiliar with the area.
In their post, police asked the public to keep an eye out for the car Avila was driving, a red Toyota Corolla with a California license plate. The last ping from her cell phone was recorded in Boone County.
The police department later updated their post and said she was located. The department thanked the public for helping their efforts by sharing the post. Police have not shared information about how or when she was located.
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.
