INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD Missing Persons Detectives are asking for the public's help in finding a 23-year-old woman who was last seen on the city's east side.
Police said Tonya Hughes was last seen Thursday, March 14 in the 2300 block of Post Road, near Interstate 70.
Hughes is described as 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighs 215 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes. Police did not provide a clothing description.
Police said Hughes is believed to be in danger.
Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call 911, the IMPD Missing Persons Unit at 317-327-6160 or Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-8477.
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.
