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Silver Alert issued for missing Columbus man canceled

David Lackey, 30, was found safe Tuesday evening.
Credit: Indiana State Police

INDIANAPOLIS — A Silver Alert for a man missing from Columbus has been canceled.

Police confirmed 30-year-old David Lackey was located Tuesday evening and is safe. 

Lackey hadn't been seen since Friday, July 28 at 4 p.m. 

The Silver Alert was issued shortly after noon on Tuesday, Aug. 1.  

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.

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