INDIANAPOLIS — Police say an Indianapolis teenager has been found safe, nearly a week after he was last seen.
Police said 13-year-old Elvin Burks was last seen Tuesday, Oct. 31 in the 6100 block of Nimitz Drive, near North Arlington Avenue and East 21st Street on the city's east side.
Six days later, on Nov. 6, police said Burks had been found safe.
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.
