MORGANTOWN, Ind. — The Morgantown Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding a 13-year-old runaway teen.
Police said Ryen East, of Morgantown, was last seen Monday, Aug. 1 around 1 a.m. in her hometown.
East is described as 5 feet, 3 inches tall and weighs 120 pounds.
Police said East might be with Tyler Barts, an 18-year-old from Greenwood, who is described as 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighs 120 pounds.
Anyone with information on East's whereabouts is asked to call the Morgan County Public Safety Dispatch Center at 765-342-5544.
Morgantown is roughly 30 miles south 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.
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