FISHERS, Ind. — The Fishers Police Department has safely located a missing teenager.
According to a social media post from the Fishers Police Department, a 14-year-old teenage girl was last seen Wednesday evening, April 17 in Fishers.
The social media post did not specify exactly where she was last seen, only saying she is believed to have left her home. The police department also did not provide identification characteristics.
She was later reported to have been found and reunited with her family.
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.
