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Missing Lafayette man found safe

The Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Department was investigating the disappearance of 80-year-old Robert Davis.
Credit: Indiana State Police
Robert Davis was the subject of a Silver Alert issued Friday, Feb. 3, 2023.

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A statewide Silver Alert has been canceled for a man missing from Tippecanoe County.

The Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Department confirmed 80-year-old Robert Davis was found safe Friday morning.

Davis was last seen in Lafayette shortly after 3 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 3.

The Silver Alert was issued shortly after 6:30 a.m. and was canceled around 11:15 a.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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