BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A statewide Silver Alert has been canceled minutes after it was issued for a missing 79-year-old from Bloomington.
The Bloomington Police Department said Arthur Heckman was last seen Friday, April 12 around 12:30 a.m.
Shortly after 2 p.m., police said, "Mr. Heckman has been located by BPD. Thank you for your help in spreading the message."
The Silver Alert was issued Friday shortly before 2 p.m. and was canceled around 2:15 p.m.
Bloomington is approximately 50 miles southwest of downtown Indianapolis.
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.
