ELKHART, Ind. — A statewide Silver Alert for a 69-year-old man missing from Elkhart was canceled after he was found safe, police said.
"Roger Ray has been located and is safe," the Elkhart Police Department said in a statement posted to social media. "Thank you to everyone who shared the alert and submitted tips.
The alert for Ray was issued around 2 a.m. Thursday, April 20 and canceled shortly after 5 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.
