INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating 76-year-old Thomas Lewis Jr.
Lewis is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighs 130 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes.
He was last seen Oct. 26, 2023, in the 400 block of North Hamilton Avenue, near East Michigan Street on the city's near east side.
Lewis may need medical attention.
If located, IMPD is requesting the public to please call 911 immediately.
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.
