MCCORDSVILLE, Ind. — A statewide Silver Alert has been canceled for a man missing from Hancock County.
A spokesperson with the McCordsville Police Department confirmed 44-year-old Wayne Hurd was found safe.
Hurd was last seen Friday, Sept. 16 shortly before 4:30 p.m.
The Silver Alert was issued Friday shortly before 8 p.m. and was canceled Sunday around 6 a.m.
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 recently that the standards for Silver Alerts were expanded to include children.
In both situations, these alerts must be issued by police.
