COATESVILLE, Ind. — Hendricks County deputies said a missing 16-year-old has been found safe.
According to the Hendricks County Sheriff's Office, David Burgess was located Thursday.
Burgess was reported missing Tuesday, July 12 after leaving his home in the 5000 block of County Road 600 South, near U.S. 40, in Coatesville. Deputies said Burgess left on his black mountain-style bicycle around 2:40 p.m.
The Hendricks County Sheriff's Office thanked community members who called in with tips and information, as well as the Plainfield and Avon police departments for their assistance.
Coatesville is roughly 35 miles southwest of downtown Indianapolis.
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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