LINTON, Ind. — A Silver Alert for an 89-year-old man who was last seen in Linton on Monday has been canceled.
The Linton Police Department said in a Facebook post Monday evening that Earl Lloyd Kates had been located. No other details were provided.
Kates had been reported missing from Linton earlier on Feb. 12.
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.
