INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD said early Wednesday that a missing 7-year-old girl has been found safe.
Police had been asking for the public's help in locating Madelyn Grace Havens, who had last been seen Tuesday around 6:30 p.m. on Indianapolis' near west side.
Around 3 a.m. Wednesday, IMPD said Havens was found safe with a family member.
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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