SOUTH BEND, Ind. — A statewide Silver Alert has been canceled for a woman missing from South Bend.
The South Bend Police Department confirmed Monday morning that 24-year-old Ashley Nicole Porter has been located and is safe.
She was last seen Sunday, May 7 at 11:09 p.m. in South Bend.
The Silver Alert was issued Monday around 3:45 a.m. and was canceled shortly after 9 a.m.
South Bend is roughly 140 miles north of downtown Indianapolis.
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.
