OWEN COUNTY, Ind. — A statewide Silver Alert has been canceled for an 18-year-old missing from Owen County.
The Owen County Sheriff's Department was investigating the disappearance of Zoe Neree, who was last seen Thursday, July 27 at 5:30 p.m. in Freedom, Indiana, which is around 60 miles southwest of Indianapolis.
Deputies confirmed Neree was found in the early morning Sunday.
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.
