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IMPD: Missing Indianapolis man found safe

Police said Merritt Hackett has been located and did not share any additional information.
Credit: Indianapolis Metro Police Department
Merritt Hackett

INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD said a man reported missing from Indianapolis' far east side has been located.

The department had been asking for the public's help locating 54-year-old Merritt Hackett, who has last been seen Nov. 19 near East 21st Street and North German Church Road. 

On Nov. 22, police said Hackett had been located but did not share any additional information.

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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