INDIANAPOLIS — A woman missing from Indianapolis who police believed may be in need of medical attention was located safely, IMPD said Sunday.
The department had asked for the public's help in locating 81-year-old Geraldine Shindler, who had last been scene Aug. 6 in the 1000 block of South Fleming Street. IMPD asked for the public's help in locating Shindler around 3:30 p.m. Sunday, and around 5:15 p.m. posted on social media that she had been located safety.
"Detectives want to thank the community for their assistance in this case," the department said in a social media post.
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.
