WARSAW, Ind. — Indiana State Police canceled a Silver Alert on Tuesday for a Warsaw woman who had been missing since Monday afternoon.
State police declared a statewide Silver Alert Monday night for 50-year-old Rachael Deboard, who was last seen in Warsaw around 1 p.m. Monday, July 25.
In the initial Silver Alert, state police said Deboard was last seen wearing a white and green tie dye shirt, gray sweatpants and black slides.
Police said she was believed to be in extreme danger and may require medical assistance.
On Tuesday night, deputies were told Deboard was found walking along a Wabash County road just outside of Warsaw, Captain Brad Kellar of the Warsaw Police Department said in a statement to 13News.
Kellar said she was taken to the Warsaw Police Department, where officers confirmed she was found safe.
On behalf of the police department, Kellar thanked the public for being vigilant and looking for Deboard in an effort to make sure she was safe.
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.
