MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Indiana — A statewide Silver Alert issued for a woman reported missing from Montgomery County was canceled Wednesday morning after she was located safe and reunited with family, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office told 13News.
A Silver Alert for 76-year-old Cathy Weliever was issued around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday and canceled around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday.
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.
