WILKINSON, Ind. — Police confirmed a man missing from Hancock County has been found safe.
A spokesperson with the Hancock County Sheriff's Department confirmed 76-year-old Charles Millis returned home Thursday morning.
Millis was last seen Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 12:10 p.m. in Wilkinson, Indiana.
A Silver Alert was issued Thursday around 1:30 a.m. and was canceled shortly after 11 a.m. the same day.
Wilkinson is roughly 40 miles northeast of downtown Indianapolis.
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.
