MCCORDSVILLE, Ind. — A Statewide Silver Alert has been canceled for man missing from central Indiana.
The McCordsville Police Department was looking for Wayne Hurd, a 44-year-old man who was last seen on Saturday, Oct. 8. The Silver Alert was canceled just before 10 p.m. Sunday.
At the time of the alert being issued, Hurd was believed to be in extreme danger and, police said he may have required medical assistance.
When he was last seen in McCordsville Saturday afternoon, he was wearing a black jacket and black pants.
McCordsville is 20 miles northeast of Indianapolis.
Amber Alerts vs. Silver Alerts: 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.
