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Silver Alert canceled for missing 16-year-old from Valparaiso

The statewide Silver Alert for Max Cannon was canceled early Tuesday.
Credit: Indiana State Police

VALPARAISO, Ind. — A statewide Silver Alert was canceled Tuesday morning for a 16-year-old boy from northwest Indiana.

The Porter County Sheriff's Office had been investigating the disappearance of Max Cannon, who had last been seen on Monday, Nov. 21.

A Silver Alert was issued around 11 p.m. Monday and canceled around 3:45 a.m. Tuesday. No additional information was 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.

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