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Silver Alert canceled for missing Fort Wayne man

Rodney Dunbar II was last seen Friday night. He has been located and is now safe.
Credit: Indiana State Police

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — A statewide Silver Alert was canceled early Sunday for a missing 29-year-old man from Fort Wayne.

The Fort Wayne Police Department issued the alert Saturday night after the the disappearance of Rodney Dunbar II, who was last seen Friday, March 25, at 8 p.m. 

He has since been located and is now safe, according to Ft. Wayne Police dispatch.

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.

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