GARY, Ind. — A statewide Silver Alert has been canceled for an 11-year-old boy who was reported missing from northwest Indiana.
The Gary Police Department said Damarion Dylan Martin was last seen in Gary at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 13.
The Silver Alert was issued Thursday around 1:45 a.m. and was canceled the same day just before 9 a.m.
Police did share additional information as to why the Silver 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.
