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UPDATE: 4-year-old girl, mother found safe

Police said 4-year-old Gemma Hadler had been missing since Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022.
Credit: IMPD
Gemma and Brandi Hadler

INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD said Tuesday afternoon Gemma Hadler and her mother, Brandi Lee Hadler, have been found safe. The department said detectives are not looking for anyone else in the incident.

IMPD had asked for help finding Gemma Monday evening. She had last been seen Wednesday, Oct. 19 with her mother and 37-year-old Shane Austin Reynolds.

In an update Monday night, IMPD said officers had located Reynolds. 

Credit: IMPD
Shane Reynolds

Amber Alerts vs. Silver Alerts: 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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