NEW HAVEN, Ind. — A statewide Silver Alert has been canceled for a 15-year-old who had been missing from Allen County.
The New Haven Police Department was investigating the disappearance of 15-year-old Karen Garcia. Indiana State Police declared a Silver Alert early Tuesday morning, and it was canceled late Tuesday morning.
On Tuesday, New Haven PD said they safely found Garcia with help from the Fort Wayne Police Department, the Allen County Police Department and Indiana State Police.
Garcia had last been seen in New Haven, Indiana, on Monday, March 21 at 10 p.m. wearing a black and red shirt, black leggings and black shoes.
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.
