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Missing teen from northeastern Indiana found safe

Luis Fernando Fairchild, 13, was last seen Saturday afternoon.
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ROANOKE, Ind. — Deputies with the Huntington County Sheriff's Department confirmed a missing teen has been found safe.

Saturday evening, deputies shared an update on Facebook that confirmed 13-year-old Luis Fernando Fairchild had been found safe.

Fairchild was last seen Saturday, June 10 at 12:10 p.m. in Roanoke, Indiana.

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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