INDIANAPOLIS —
IMPD Missing Persons Detectives are asking for the public's help in locating a 27-year-old man.
Police said Christopher Deshawn Brown was last seen Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, after he was dropped off for an appointment at Community Hospital East in the 1500 block of Ritter Avenue.
Brown is described as 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighs 140 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes.
According to IMPD, Brown is in need of mental health assistance.
Anyone with information on Brown's whereabouts is asked to call 911, the IMPD Missing Persons Unit at 317-327-6160 or Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-8477.
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.
