Indiana Silver Alert for Missing Lebanon Teen Ziarre Cobbs, Description, Police Contact and Why It Is Not an Amber Alert

Indiana’s official Silver Alert website listed Ziarre Cobbs, a missing 17-year-old from Lebanon, Indiana, as the subject of an active statewide Silver Alert as of October 26, 2026. The Lebanon Police Department says she was last seen at about 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, wearing a tank top and light blue jeans. Police believe she may be in danger and may need medical attention.

If you have information, call the Lebanon Police Department at (765) 482-8836, or call 911 in an emergency.

Many people are searching for “Amber Alert,” but the official notice for Cobbs is a Silver Alert. Indiana runs the two systems separately, with different criteria.

Quick Facts: Indiana Silver Alert for Ziarre Cobbs

Detail	Official alert information
Missing person	Ziarre Cobbs
Age	17
Missing from	Lebanon, Indiana (Boone County)
Alert type	Statewide Silver Alert (not an Amber Alert)
Status	Listed as active on Indiana’s official Silver Alert page as of October 26, 2026
Last seen	About 5 p.m., Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Height and weight	5 feet 4 inches; approximately 140 pounds
Hair and eyes	Brown hair; brown eyes
Last reported clothing	Tank top and light blue jeans
Safety concern	Police believe she may be in danger and may need medical assistance
Investigating agency	Lebanon Police Department
Police phone	(765) 482-8836
Emergency	911
Alert publicly reported	October 25, 2026
Suspect, arrest or charge	None identified in the official alert
Lawsuit, settlement or claim form	None; this is a missing-person alert

Missing-person information changes quickly. Check the official Indiana Silver Alert page for the current status before you share this or any older notice.

What Happened to Ziarre Cobbs in Lebanon, Indiana?

The Lebanon Police Department is investigating Cobbs’ disappearance from Lebanon, a city northwest of Indianapolis. The statewide Silver Alert was publicly reported on October 25, 2026, twelve days after she was last seen.

The official notice does not name a suspect, a vehicle or a motive, and it does not explain why she disappeared. Do not infer any of that from the fact that an alert was issued. A Silver Alert is a public-safety notice meant to help find a person who meets the state’s criteria. It is not a criminal charge, an arrest warrant or a finding that a kidnapping or other crime occurred.

No cancellation or confirmation that Cobbs had been located appeared in the official information reviewed as of October 26, 2026.

What to Do If You See Ziarre Cobbs

• Contact the Lebanon Police Department at (765) 482-8836, or call 911 if there is an immediate emergency.
• Give the exact time, location, direction of travel and any vehicle details you personally observed. Separate what you saw from what you heard from others.
• Do not approach, follow or try to detain anyone. Leave that to police.
• Share only the official alert or police notice, and confirm it is still active before reposting.
• Do not post unverified sightings, accusations or private information about people who may have nothing to do with the case. False tips can slow the search and harm innocent people.

Why Indiana Issued a Silver Alert for Ziarre Cobbs Instead of an Amber Alert

Indiana’s Amber Alert Criteria

An Amber Alert in Indiana is reserved for a child believed to have been abducted and to be in danger of serious bodily harm or death. Investigators must also have enough descriptive information to make a public broadcast useful, and the responsible law-enforcement agency must recommend the alert. The U.S. Department of Justice’s AMBER Alert guidelines recommend similar criteria: a reasonable belief that an abduction occurred, imminent danger, sufficient descriptive information and a child under 18.

Indiana’s Silver Alert Criteria

Indiana’s Silver Alert system covers a wider group: missing endangered adults, missing endangered children and high-risk missing persons. Silver Alerts began as a tool for vulnerable adults, but a 2018 Indiana law expanded the program to include missing endangered children. The alert must be likely to help locate the person, the responsible agency must recommend it, and the person must be entered into the required Indiana and national law-enforcement databases.

Cobbs is 17, so age alone does not decide which alert applies. Amber Alert criteria turn on evidence of abduction and imminent danger, not just a missing minor. The official notice does not say which Silver Alert category applies to Cobbs, so no one should claim police have ruled out abduction or that she has a particular medical condition.

Amber Alert vs. Silver Alert in Indiana

Feature	Amber Alert	Silver Alert (Indiana)
Main purpose	Locate a child believed abducted and in serious danger	Locate a qualifying missing endangered or high-risk person
Who qualifies	Child under 18	Endangered children, endangered adults, high-risk missing persons
Abduction required	Yes, a suspected abduction is central	No, not every case involves abduction
Danger standard	Serious bodily harm or death	Meets the state’s endangered or high-risk criteria
Who requests it	Responsible law-enforcement agency	Responsible law-enforcement agency
Alert listed for Ziarre Cobbs	No	Yes, active as of October 26, 2026

A Silver Alert is not a lesser alert. The type reflects the criteria police used, not how seriously the public should take a missing person.

Does an Indiana Silver Alert Create a Claim, Lawsuit or Settlement?

No. A missing-person alert is a law-enforcement tool for generating tips. It creates no public claim process, settlement fund or compensation for bystanders. Families of missing persons may in limited circumstances have separate civil remedies, such as when a third party’s negligence contributed to a disappearance, but those depend on the facts and require advice from a licensed attorney.

If you are a parent or guardian worried about a missing minor in Indiana, report it to local police right away so they can decide whether an Amber Alert, Silver Alert or another response fits.

For related reading, see Child Neglect Laws, Signs, How To Report And Penalties. Child-welfare reporting and missing-person alerts are different processes, and that article says nothing about the circumstances of Cobbs’ disappearance. To make sense of police terms used in public notices, see Slang For Law Enforcement, 60+ Terms, Origins & Meanings.

FAQ: Indiana Silver Alert for Ziarre Cobbs

Is there an Amber Alert for Ziarre Cobbs in Indiana?

No. Indiana’s official alert page lists an active statewide Silver Alert for Ziarre Cobbs, not an Amber Alert.

How old is Ziarre Cobbs and what does she look like?

She is 17. The alert lists her at 5 feet 4 inches and approximately 140 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes, last seen in a tank top and light blue jeans.

When and where was Ziarre Cobbs last seen?

At about 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, in Lebanon, Indiana.

Who do I call with information about Ziarre Cobbs?

The Lebanon Police Department at (765) 482-8836. Call 911 for an immediate emergency.

Has Ziarre Cobbs been found?

As of October 26, 2026, Indiana’s official page still listed her alert as active, and no official cancellation was identified. Check the state’s Silver Alert page for later updates.

Why did Indiana issue a Silver Alert instead of an Amber Alert?

The notice does not give a case-specific reason. Indiana’s Amber Alert generally requires a suspected abduction and imminent danger of serious harm or death, while its Silver Alert covers missing endangered children, endangered adults and high-risk missing persons.

Does a Silver Alert mean Ziarre Cobbs was kidnapped?

No. The alert does not establish that a kidnapping or any crime occurred, and the official notice names no suspect.

Is there a lawsuit or claim form tied to this alert?

No lawsuit, settlement or compensation process has been identified. This is an active missing-person alert.

Sources and References

1. Indiana State Police, official Silver Alert page: in.gov/silveralert. Lists the Cobbs alert, her description and police contact information.
2. Indiana State Police, Silver Alert criteria: in.gov/silveralert/alert-criteria
3. Indiana State Police, Amber Alert plan: in.gov/amberalert/amber-plan
4. Indiana State Police, Silver Alert plan (PDF): in.gov/silveralert/files/IN-Silver-Alert-Plan.pdf
5. U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Guidelines for Issuing AMBER Alerts: amberalert.ojp.gov
6. InkFreeNews, “Statewide Silver Alert Declared For Lebanon Teenager,” October 25, 2026: inkfreenews.com

This article is for general information and is not legal advice. AllAboutLawyer.com is not a law firm.

Researched and written by Israr Ahmad, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. All facts verified against the official Indiana State Police Silver Alert page, the Indiana Silver Alert and Amber Alert criteria, and the U.S. Department of Justice AMBER Alert guidelines, as of October 26, 2026. Last Updated: October 26, 2026.