MCCORDSVILLE, Ind. — Police in Hancock County have located a 44-year-old man who went missing from McCordsville early Thursday.
Wayne Hurd was last seen around 1:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 20 and a statewide Silver Alert was declared Thursday night.
Early Friday, the alert was canceled. According to the McCordsville Police Department, Hurd was found safe.
This is the third time in a little over a month that a Silver Alert has been declared for Hurd. The first alert was issued on Sept. 16 and canceled two days later. Hurd was also reported missing on Oct. 8, but was reportedly found safe the next day.
Amber Alerts vs. Silver Alerts: 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.
