LOGANSPORT, Ind. — The statewide Silver Alert for a missing 12-year-old girl from Logansport has been canceled.
The Cass County Sheriff's Department said Madisyn Merrill had last been seen Thursday, Dec. 23 at 3:32 a.m. Indiana State Police declared a Statewide Silver Alert shortly after 10:30 a.m. Thursday. It was canceled before 2 p.m.
Merrill is described as 5 feet tall, weighs 120 pounds, and has blonde hair and blue eyes. She had last been seen wearing a black sweatshirt, gray sweatpants and light-colored tennis shoes.
Officials said Merrill was believed to be in extreme danger.
Amber Alerts vs. Silver Alerts: 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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