GARY, Ind. — A statewide Silver Alert for a missing northwest Indiana teen has been canceled.
Police in Gary had been searching for 16-year-old Isabella Torres, who was last seen around 1:25 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9. She was believed to be with a middle-aged man.
Around 7:15 p.m., Gary police canceled the Silver Alert after Torres was located, saying a citizen spotted the teen and notified police.
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.
