Stories tagged with "payday loan"

Working hard for our future by indystar

Driving north on Broadway Avenue in Gary reveals a postcard of urban blight. Abandoned buildings cast shadows over vacant storefronts that are turning into rubble while makeshift... – Nov 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Commentary

'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

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

'Preying on little kids? This is crazy' by Dan Mcfeely

Police promise more patrols as leaders in the neighborhood call for action Indianapolis Metropolitan police say they have identified suspects in Thursday’s school bus stop... – Jan 23, 2009 at 2:02 AM in Communities

Robbers target students at bus stops by Dan Mcfeely

An angry Robin Lee says the men who robbed her 15-year-old daughter today at a school bus stop are cowards.“Preying on little kids … this is crazy,” Lee said. “They want to pick... – Jan 22, 2009 at 11:48 AM in News