Man arrested after Fishers Taco Bell robbery

Fishers Police Department officers arrested a 24-year-old Indianapolis man early in the morning of June 30 after he allegedly robbed a Taco Bell on Allisonville Road, fled from police and fired a gun.

Police received a report around 1:30 a.m. on June 30 of a robbery and carjacking at the restaurant, according to an FPD news release. Police were told several men brandished firearms out the drive-by window and demanded money and one of the suspects drove off in a stolen blue Dodge Challenger.

Officers saw the stolen vehicle traveling southbound on Allisonville and attempted to stop it. A pursuit was initiated south on Allisonville in Marion County, where the vehicle stopped.

The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, identified by police as Fredrick Nance, got out of the car and fled on foot. Several officers, including a canine team, pursued the suspect. The dog was released by its owner to be apprehended.

During the foot chase, police heard a gunshot. No officers or the K-9 were injured. Officers apprehended Nance with the assistance of the K-9. Nance was medically evaluated and then transported to the Hamilton County Jail.

Nance allegedly had several stolen items in his possession and a handgun was reportedly found near where he was taken into custody. The handgun was a Glock equipped with a machine gun conversion device. The victims reportedly identified Nance as a suspect in the case.

During police questioning, Nance allegedly confessed to the robbery, carjacking and firing a gunshot. He is in custody on 12 preliminary felony charges.

Anyone with information regarding other suspects is asked to call 317-595-3300.