INDIANAPOLIS — A man who police reported missing on Monday has been located and is safe, according to IMPD.
IMPD alerted the public to the disappearance of 40-year-old Alonzo Walker just before 2 p.m. Monday. The department asked for help finding Walker who they said was last seen at around 3 p.m. Saturday in the 4000 block of Stubbington Lane, which is on the southeast side of Indianapolis near Southeastern Avenue and Five Points Road.
By 6 p.m. Tuesday, IMPD tweeted an update saying Walker had been located and is safe.
IMPD thanked the community for its assistance in locating Alonzo.
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.
