LAWRENCE, Indiana — Police in Lawrence have safely found a 7-year-old boy who went missing Saturday evening.
The child was reportedly last seen in the Winding Ridge neighborhood near East 56th Street and Carroll Road in Lawrence. He was described as being 4 feet tall and weighed approximately 60 pounds.
He was last seen wearing blue sweatpants with green and white stripes and a blue T-shirt. He was also believed to be in danger and could've have required medical attention.
He was located roughly 30 minutes after he was initially reported missing.
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.
