FORT WAYNE, Ind. — A Silver Alert issued Wednesday for a man missing from Fort Wayne has been canceled.
Police had been searching for 51-year-old Randall Walker, who was last seen around noon in Fort Wayne. A statewide Silver Alert was declared for Walker just before 10 p.m. Wednesday.
According to WPTA-TV, Walker has been found.
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.
