INDIANAPOLIS — Two children who were reported missing from a playground on the south side of Indianapolis Wednesday have been found safe.
IMPD confirmed late Wednesday that the children, ages 5 and 6, were located, about an hour after reaching out to the public to help find the kids.
Officers provided no further details about where the children were found, but thanked the community for their assistance in locating them.
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.
