INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD said a 17-year-old missing since May has been found safe.
Police had been looking for the teenager since May 20 when they went missing from the 3400 block of North Olney Street, near East 34th Street and North Sherman Drive.
Police were concerned the teenager might have needed medical attention.
On Sept. 13, IMPD reported the teenager was located and is 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.
