INDIANAPOLIS — Police confirmed an Indianapolis man has been located.
IMPD thanked the community for their assistance after 36-year-old Michael Wayne Simpson went missing.
Simpson was last seen Sunday, August 27 in the 3900 block of East Washington Street, near North Sherman Drive, on the city's east side.
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.
