COLUMBUS, Ind. — A statewide Silver Alert for a missing Bartholomew County man was canceled after he was found safe.
The Columbus Police Department had been investigating the disappearance of 40-year-old Aaron Brenton.
A statewide Silver Alert was issued around 12:30 a.m. Oct. 19 and canceled roughly four hours later. A police spokesperson told 13News Brenton was located safe.
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.
