WABASH, Ind. — A statewide Silver Alert for a man missing from northern Indiana was canceled Sunday night after he was found driving in Marshall County, police said.
The Wabash Police Department had been investigating the disappearance of 89-year-old John Day. A Silver Alert was issued around 9:45 pm. May 14 and canceled less than one hour later.
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.
