JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. — A statewide Silver Alert issued for a teen missing from southern Indiana was canceled Monday evening.
The Jeffersonville Police Department had been investigating the disappearance of 14-year-old Aireonna Mays, who had last been seen the morning of Monday, June 19.
A Silver Alert was issued around 2:15 p.m. and canceled around 6 p.m. Additional information was not immediately available.
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.
