GREENCASTLE, Ind. — The Putnam County Sheriff's Office said a woman missing from Greencastle has been located.
The department had been investigating the disappearance of 91-year-old Juanita Austin, who was last seen around 8 p.m. on Sept. 4. A Silver Alert was issued early Sept. 5.
Around 10:45 a.m., the sheriff's office said in a statement posted on social media that Austin "has been located and is currently receiving medical treatment."
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.
