MIDDLETOWN, Indiana — A statewide Silver Alert for a 24-year-old man missing from eastern Indiana was canceled Tuesday morning after he was found safe, Middletown police told 13News.
The Middletown Police Department had been investigating the disappearance of Toby Matthew Sanders, who had last been seen Thursday, July 13. A Silver Alert was issued July 15 and canceled July 18.
Middletown is roughly 50 miles northeast 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.
