ELKHART, Ind. — A Silver Alert has been canceled for an Elkhart woman and her son. Elkhart police said in a Facebook post that 3-year-old Ubaldo Salamanca has been found safe in South Bend, Indiana.
Police said Salamanca was last seen Sunday, Aug. 6 at 8:17 a.m. and was believed to be with his 29-year-old mother, Ana Reyes.
The Silver Alert was issued Sunday around 3:15 p.m. and was canceled Sunday shortly before 7:30 p.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 last year when the standards for Silver Alerts were expanded to include children.
In both situations, these alerts must be issued by police.
