LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Lafayette Police Department shared an update on the missing 37-year-old man.
Police said Richard L. Higley II, of Lafayette, was last seen Monday, Feb. 26 at 9 a.m. going north on U.S. 421 near Monon, Indiana, in a red 2002 Chevrolet S10 pickup truck.
Around 10 a.m. Friday, March 1, investigators with the Starke County Sheriff's Department located the red 2002 Chevrolet S10 pickup truck and found a deceased man inside, who is believed to be Higley.
The Starke County Coroner's Office will confirm the identification of the deceased and cause of death at a later time.
The Lafayette Police Department thanked the Jasper County Sheriff's Department, Starke County Sheriff's Department, Pulaski County Sheriff's Department and Indiana Conservation for its assistance.
Starke County is roughly 80 miles north of Lafayette.
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.
