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Missing South Bend teen found safe; Silver Alert canceled

The South Bend Police Department confirmed 13-year-old Devyne Lewis has been located and is safe.
Credit: Indiana State Police

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — A statewide Silver Alert has been canceled for a teenager missing from South Bend.

The South Bend Police Department confirmed 13-year-old Devyne Lewis has been located and is safe.

"Thank you for helping us spread the word!" the department wrote in a Facebook post.

Lewis was last seen Friday, June 2 at 8 a.m.

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.

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