INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD is asking the public for help locating a missing Indianapolis woman.
Police said 27-year-old Amaka Onochie was last seen Wednesday, July 24 around 2:30 p.m. in the 3400 block of Hyannis Port Drive, which is near 38th Street and Eagle Creek Parkway on the city's northwest side.
She is believed to be riding a white 10-speed bicycle and wearing a T-shirt and jeans.
An IMPD spokesperson said Onochie has Asperger's and may be in need of medical attention.
If located, please call 911. Anyone with information on Onochie's whereabouts is asked to call 911 or the IMPD Missing Person's Department at 317-327-6160 or 317-327-3811.
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.
