Police in Avon search for missing 37-year-old man

AVON, Indiana – State Police have issued a Silver Alert for a man reported missing from Avon.

According to Avon police, 37-year-old Billy Quijada was last seen at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, July 1. The 6-foot-tall, 270-pound Hispanic man was wearing a red T-shirt, brown shorts and white shoes.

Police said they believe he is in extreme danger and may require medical attention.

Anyone with information on Quijada’s whereabouts is asked to contact Avon Police at 317-272-4485 or call 911.

There are certain standards that a person’s disappearance must meet in order for police to issue an Amber Alert or a Silver Alert.

Amber Alerts are intended for children under 18 who are believed to have been abducted and are in danger. To issue an Amber Alert, police must also have information about a suspect and his or her car.

Silver Alerts are for missing and at-risk adults or children. They are much more common in missing persons. Only last year, the standards for Silver Alerts were expanded to include children.

In both cases, these warnings must be issued by the police.