14-year-old arrested for armed carjacking in southeast Indy

INDIANAPOLIS — A teenager was arrested after an armed carjacking Monday afternoon in southeast Indy.

According to IMPD, a 14-year-old was taken into custody after an investigation revealed him to be the suspect in an armed carjacking in the 7700 block of Sebastian Place. It's southeast of the Marion County Fairgrounds.

Police were called to the scene around 2:30 p.m. after a victim said his cell phone, money and car were taken at gunpoint by two masked people.

The car was then spotted around 6 p.m. by officers in the 7700 block of Blue Willow Drive.

The suspect inside the vehicle fled the scene before stopping in a cornfield south of E. Raymond Street, according to police.

After a short foot chase, the 14-year-old suspect was found in possession of the victim's cell phone and cash. He was arrested for theft and dangerous driving.

“I would ask parents and community guardians to be curious about what their young people are doing,” said IMPD Deputy Chief Terry. “Minors who engage in reckless and illegal behavior will not be tolerated. »

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The second suspect was not in the vehicle when officers located him.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the IMPD Robbery Bureau at 317-327-3475.