BROWNSBURG, Ind. — A statewide Silver Alert was canceled for a 74-year-old man, who was missing from Brownsburg.
The Hendricks County Sheriff's Department had been searching for Michael Dubak. He was reported missing after having last been seen around 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 8.
Police were concerned that Dubak might have been in extreme danger and requiring medical assistance.
Fortunately, Dubak was found safe and the alert was canceled.
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.
