INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD is asking the public for help locating a missing Indianapolis man.
According to IMPD, Derik Trotta, 31, was last seen Thursday, May 30 in the 500 block of East Market Street, near North East Street. Trotta is described as 5 feet 11 inches with brown hair and blue eyes. Police say he is believed to be in need of medical attention.
Anyone with information on Trotta's whereabouts is asked to contact the IMPD Missing Persons Unit at 317-327-6160 or call Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-TIPS (8477).
Anyone who locates Trotta is asked to call 911 immediately.
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.
