Stories tagged with "robber"

Pizza deliveryman shot on Far Westside by indystar

A pizza deliveryman was shot and wounded in the leg on the Far Westside on Saturday night. The shooting was reported at10:24 p.m. Saturday in the 7300 block of Mariner Way in the... – Nov 22, 2009 at 7:11 PM in Crime & Courts

Village Pantry bandit grabs cash, lottery tix by John Tuohy

A bandit on the Eastside is going for the jackpot. Police said a gunman in a baseball cap and a black coat fled with cash and lottery tickets when he robbed a Village Pantry this... – Nov 20, 2009 at 11:12 AM in Crime & Courts

Indianapolis high school student charged in 'baby bottle' robbery by indystar

An 18-year-old who reportedly heated a bottle for a crying baby during a home invasion and robbery last week was charged Thursday, police said. Robert Coleman, Indianapolis, was... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Man accused of robbing home after warming baby bottle by indystar

An 18-year-old man who reportedly heated a bottle for a crying baby during a home invasion and robbery last week was charged Thursday, police said. Robert Coleman, Indianapolis,... – Nov 19, 2009 at 8:31 PM in Marion County

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

Man tells police robber shot him in leg by indystar

An Indianapolis man was shot in the leg Sunday afternoon during what he told police was an attempted robbery, police said. About 3:30 p.m., Wilbert Wilkerson, 24, was parked in a... – Nov 09, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Man shot in leg on city’s Northside by Melanie Hayes

An Indianapolis man was shot in the leg this afternoon during what he told police was an attempted robbery, police said. Around 3:30 p.m., Wilbert Wilkerson, 24, was parked in a... – Nov 08, 2009 at 7:01 PM in Crime & Courts

Police investigate assault, robbery of elderly Indianapolis couple on Northwestside by John Tuohy

Intruders assaulted and robbed an elderly couple after barging into their Northwestside home this morning. The robbers stole a small safe with a large amount of cash, Indianapolis... – Nov 05, 2009 at 11:51 AM in Crime & Courts

Mayor: Crime not solution to need by Will Higgins

Those requiring help are urged to contact social service agencies Inspired in part by the media spotlight on the so-called “praying robber,” Mayor Greg Ballard stood... – Oct 31, 2009 at 12:25 AM in Crime & Courts

Pair suspected in six Eastside holdups by John Tuohy

Indianapolis metropolitan police said that six armed robberies, some of them violent, at or near an Eastside ATM could be linked to two suspects. The robberies occurred between... – Oct 28, 2009 at 12:46 PM in Crime & Courts

Ex-bank worker pleads guilty to arson, theft by indystar

A would-be robber of the bank where he worked pleaded guilty Tuesday to a heist that quickly went awry. Dwayne Roberts, 31, faces up to 10 years in prison under his plea agreement... – Oct 28, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Ex-bank manager admits heist attempt by Jon Murrary

A would-be robber of the bank where he worked pleaded guilty this afternoon to a heist that quickly went awry. Dwayne Roberts, 31, faces up to 10 years in prison under his plea... – Oct 27, 2009 at 3:04 PM in Crime & Courts

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

Robbery suspect drives through yards, fences by John Tuohy

A robber who punched out a cashier to swipe $195 from a Southeastside tobacco shop cash register was arrested after a police car and foot chase Sunday. Jason Bass, 35, Battle... – Oct 19, 2009 at 1:30 PM in Crime & Courts

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

Robber pistol-whips woman at ATM by John Tuohy

A bandit pistol-whipped a 63-year-old woman at an Eastside ATM and fled with $100. The robbery happened at 7:05 a.m. this morning outside Chase bank, 1216 Arlington Ave. The woman... – Oct 16, 2009 at 9:41 AM in Crime & Courts

Drug store bandit stops to slake thirst by John Tuohy

Beech Grove police were searching for a thirsty stick-up man who made off with nearly $100 from a Walgreen’s, but sidetracked his getaway to return for a bottle of cola... – Oct 01, 2009 at 9:14 AM in Crime & Courts

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