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Silver Alert canceled for missing Greensburg teen

The 19-year-old woman was located in New Castle around 4:15 p.m. Friday after being reported missing on Wednesday.
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GREENSBURG, Ind. — A statewide Silver Alert has been canceled for a missing southeast Indiana teen.

The Greensburg Police Department says the 19-year-old woman, who was missing out of Greensburg, was located July 19 at 4:15 p.m. in New Castle. 

The teen was last seen in Greensburg on Wednesday, July 17 at 6 p.m. while wearing a pink shirt, black skirt, and blue and green Nike shoes. 

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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