SOUTH BEND, Ind. — South Bend police confirmed a 37-year-old man has been found safe.
Dustin McPhearson was recently reported missing to the South Bend Police Department, although his last known contact was on Aug. 31, 2022. At that time, he was believed to be in South Bend.
A South Bend Police Department spokesperson told 13News Tuesday afternoon that McPhearson has been located and is safe.
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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.
