WESTFIELD, Ind. — A statewide Silver Alert was canceled after a 22-year-old man missing from Westfield was found safe, police said late Wednesday.
Ethan Taylor was last seen Wednesday, Sept. 20 around 11 a.m.
In a statement posted on social media shortly before 11 p.m., the Westfield Police Department said Taylor "has been located and is safe," and thanked the community for its assistance.
The Silver Alert was issued Wednesday around 6 p.m. and was canceled Thursday shortly before 7:30 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 last year when the standards for Silver Alerts were expanded to include children.
In both situations, these alerts must be issued by police.
