MONTPELIER, Ind. — A statewide Silver Alert has been cancelled for a missing Montpelier teenager.
The 16-year-old was last seen April 4 around 4 p.m.
They were believed to be in extreme danger and may require medical assistance.
They were described as being 6 feet tall and 160 pounds. The teen has red and brown hair with blue eyes.
They were last seen wearing a maroon hoodie sweatshirt with gray sleeves, gray loose-fit athletic pants, black ankle socks and black slide-on shoes.
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.
