The Warrick County Sheriff’s Office said 3-year-old Zy’ria Salas and 1-year-old Zacari Owens were last seen Thursday, April 24 at 2 p.m. in Newburgh, Indiana.
WARRICK COUNTY, Ind. — A statewide Silver Alert has been issued for two missing children in southwest Indiana.
The Warrick County Sheriff’s Office said 3-year-old Zy’ria Salas and 1-year-old Zacari Owens were last seen Thursday, April 24 at 2 p.m. in Newburgh, Indiana, which is approximately 165 miles southwest of downtown Indianapolis.
According to the sheriff’s office, Zy’ria and Zacari were last known to be with their mother, 25-year-old Damyiah Owens.
Here are the descriptions of the children and mother, provided by the sheriff’s office:
- Zy’ria: 3 feet tall, weighs 35 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes
- Zacari: 3 feet tall, weighs 30 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes
- Damyiah: 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighs 145 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes
Deputies said the children are believed to be in danger.
Anyone with information on Zy’ria and Zacari’s whereabouts is asked to call 911 or the Warrick County Sheriff’s Office at 812-897-1200.
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 anAmber 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.
