Stories tagged with "cell phone"

Police chase ends with Eastside crash by John Tuohy

Police arrested two suspected robbers after a brief chase in a stolen car that ended in a crash into a Eastside fast-food restaurant Tuesday. The men, who were still being... – Nov 11, 2009 at 9:41 AM in Crime & Courts

'Praying bandit' inspires mayor's effort by Will Higgins

Inspired in part by the widespread publicity surrounding the so-called “praying bandit,” Mayor Greg Ballard stood today with two dozen social service providers, many of... – Oct 30, 2009 at 5:20 PM in Communities

Charges filed against suspect in 2 robberies by indystar

A man accused of robbing a cashier after praying with her was in Marion Superior Court on Tuesday to face newly filed charges in that Far-Eastside incident and a separate robbery... – Oct 28, 2009 at 12:38 AM in Crime & Courts

16-year-old falls at Downtown mall by agammill

A 16-year-old Texas boy visiting Indianapolis with the FFA convention is in critical condition after a two-story fall from an escalator at the Circle Center Mall. The boy, whose... – Oct 22, 2009 at 10:11 PM in Marion County

Praying robber turned himself in, police say by indystar

A man who prayed with his victim before he allegedly took $20 from her has turned himself in to police, authorities say. Gregory Smith, 23, Indianapolis, faces a preliminary charge... – Oct 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County

Robbery suspect who prayed with victim surrenders by John Tuohy

Guilt, apparently, continues to gnaw at a robber who prayed with his victim before he took $20 from her. Gregory Smith, 23, turned himself into police Tuesday after his mother saw... – Oct 20, 2009 at 9:56 AM in Crime & Courts

Robber takes $20, prays with cashier by Bill Mccleery

Man apologized, said ‘times were hard’ A robber holding a gun on an Advance America cashier Monday apologized to the woman for his actions but went ahead with his... – Oct 20, 2009 at 12:48 AM in Crime & Courts

After praying, man robs woman at gunpoint by Bill Mccleery

A robber holding a gun on an Advance America cashier Monday apologized to the woman for his actions, but went ahead with his robbery even after praying with the victim. “He... – Oct 19, 2009 at 11:17 PM in Crime & Courts

Armed man grabs woman, robs church <b></b> by indystar

A gunman roughed up a 69-year-old woman and robbed a Near-Eastside church Friday, getting away with $340 and a cell phone. According an Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department... – Oct 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

69-year-old woman robbed in church by John Tuohy

A gunman wearing two hoods roughed up a 69-year-old woman and robbed a Near Eastside church today, ordering 10 people to the floor before he scampered away with $340 and a cell... – Oct 16, 2009 at 2:57 PM in Crime & Courts

Officer kills 1 of 4 pit bulls that tried to attack man by John Tuohy

At 69, Roosevelt Tramill said, he doesn’t move as swiftly as he once did — unless he has to. On Monday, he had to. “I was at my daughter’s doing some yard... – Oct 14, 2009 at 12:48 AM in Crime & Courts

Mayor's son arrested on child-porn charge by indystar

Mitchell — The son of Mayor Dan Terrell has been arrested on a charge of possessing child pornography. Isaac Terrell, a Mitchell police dispatcher, surrendered to police... – Oct 01, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Mitchell mayor’s son tied to child porn by indystar

MITCHELL, Ind. — The son of Mayor Dan Terrell has been arrested on a charge of possessing child pornography. Isaac Terrell, a Mitchell police dispatcher, surrendered to police... – Sep 30, 2009 at 5:27 PM in Communities

2 gunmen rob Rally’s on Northside by John Tuohy

Two gunmen robbed a Northside fast food restaurant just before closing early today. The men, one in a hooded sweatshirt and the other wearing a red mask, ordered a cashier at... – Sep 28, 2009 at 9:31 AM in Communities

ESPN loses track of Colts reserve DeVan by Phillip Wilson

Indianapolis Colts reserve offensive lineman Kyle DeVan noticed after Monday night’s victory at Miami he had received a cell phone text message from teammate Jamey Richard,... – Sep 27, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Westsider hurt in struggle with robbers by Kevin Oneal

A man who tried to fight off Westside robbers on Thursday night may have ended up with a broken jaw and a broken hand. The robbery was reported at 11 p.m. Thursday at the Las... – Sep 04, 2009 at 8:05 AM in Crime & Courts

Robber grabs pizza store's cash register by Kevin Oneal

Police are investigating overnight robberies at an Eastside store and a Westside apartment complex. The Eastside robbery was at the Jack’s Pizza at 3709 E. Washington St. A... – Sep 03, 2009 at 8:39 AM in Crime & Courts

Ridge to join Brightpoint board by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — Brightpoint is adding a high-profile security consultant to its board of directors. The Indianapolis cell phone and wireless device distributor on Tuesday said... – Sep 02, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Technology

Woman robbed of $15 in Walmart parking lot by indystar

Fishers — A Fishers woman was robbed Sunday morning in the parking lot of a Walmart, the latest incident in a string of crimes in Fishers. The 61-year-old woman was talking... – Aug 31, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Fishers

Police: Man stole woman's car on 1st date by indystar

FERNDALE, Mich. — Police in Michigan say a first date went from bad to worse when a Detroit man skipped out on the restaurant bill, then stole his date’s car. Police say... – Aug 28, 2009 at 8:10 PM in Nation & World