FORT WAYNE, Ind. — A statewide Silver Alert issued for a 9-year-old girl reported missing from Fort Wayne was canceled early Thursday morning after she was located safe, the Fort Wayne Police Department said.
Police had been searching for Autumn Riddle, and the Silver Alert was issued around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday.
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.
