INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD confirmed a missing man who has dementia has been found safe.
Police posted on X Tuesday, Oct. 31 shortly after 3 a.m. that 73-year-old Lawrence Campbell has been located safely and thanked the public for its assistance.
Campbell was last seen near the 4800 block of East 46th Street, which is near Emerson Avenue on the northeast side of Indianapolis, around 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 30.
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.
