RUSHVILLE, Ind. — A statewide Silver Alert has been canceled for a missing Rushville man.
According to the Rushville Police Department, 77-year-old Walter Abrams was last seen Saturday, March 2 at 12 p.m.
He was described as 6'1" tall, 140 pounds with blue eyes and no hair. He was last seen driving a red 1995 Chevrolet S-10 with a camber shell. He was reportedly wearing a hat, black rimmed glasses, a brown zip-up jacket and black sweatpants.
For more information on this cancellation, please contact the Rushville Police Department at 765-932-3907.
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.
