FISHERS, Ind. — A statewide Silver Alert has been canceled for a Hamilton County teen who had been missing for nearly a year.
A spokesperson with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office confirmed 17-year-old Kimber Bowles was found safe.
Bowles was last seen Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, around 9 p.m. in Fishers.
The Silver Alert was issued Nov. 30, 2021, shortly before 4 p.m. and was canceled Oct. 13, 2022, around 12:30 p.m.
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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