KOKOMO, Ind. — Kokomo police said a man reported missing Oct. 22 has been located and is safe.
The Kokomo Police Department had asked for the public's help in locating 33-year-old Justin Patterson. The department said Oct. 26 that he had been located.
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.
