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Indiana Silver Alert Declared for Missing Avilla Woman

05/27/2026
A Statewide Silver Alert has been declared.


The Avilla Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Mirta Budd, a 72-year-old white female, 5 feet 2 inches tall, 140 pounds, blonde hair with blue eyes, wearing unknown clothing.


Mirta is missing from Avilla, Indiana which is 140 miles northeast of Indianapolis and was last seen on May 10, 2026 at 9:40 pm.  She is believed to be in extreme danger and may require medical assistance. 


If you have any information on Mirta Budd, contact the Avilla Police Department at 260-897-3555 or 911.

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Mirta Budd.
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