WHEATFIELD, Ind. — Police in Jasper County have canceled a Silver Alert for a missing teen.
The Jasper County Sheriff’s dispatch said 17-year-old Emma Whitaker was found safe Saturday morning.
She was reported missing from Wheatfield, which is 124 miles northwest of Indianapolis, Friday night after disappearing Thursday night.
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.
