Three Juveniles Arrested After String of Vehicle Break-Ins Across Fishers, Indianapolis

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In a joint operation early Monday morning, police from Fishers and Indianapolis, along with the FBI’s Violent Crimes Task Force, arrested three juveniles believed to be behind a wave of vehicle break-ins estimated to number in the hundreds.

Authorities say the suspects were driving a stolen vehicle when they were apprehended in a Fishers neighborhood. Officers from multiple agencies — including K9 and SWAT units, as well as drone operators — worked together to move in and safely take the suspects into custody.

Stolen property has been recovered as part of the investigation, including firearms and vehicles taken from victims in both Fishers and Indianapolis. Because the crimes involved stolen guns and spanned jurisdictions, federal investigators joined the case to ensure those arrested face consequences at both the state and federal level.

“Today, we stand united in our aggressive, collaborative efforts to stop criminals from victimizing our residents and wreaking havoc on our community,” said Fishers Police Chief Ed Gebhart. “Our officers will not relent in our pursuit of peace and safety for every member of our communities.”

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Chief Chris Bailey praised the joint effort, saying, “By working together, we are able to quickly remove offenders from our streets and better protect the safety and security of our communities.”

FBI Indianapolis Special Agent in Charge Timothy O’Malley added that the arrests highlight the importance of federal-local partnerships in tackling violent crime.

The investigation remains ongoing. Fishers residents with surveillance video or information are asked to email fisherspd@fishersin.gov, while Indianapolis residents can contact IMPD.publicaffairs@indy.gov.

Police are reminding residents to stay alert and take precautions:

  • Locking vehicles is no longer enough — bring valuables, especially firearms, inside.

  • Watch out for yourself and your neighbors, but do not confront suspicious individuals. Call 911 immediately.

  • Report any unusual activity without hesitation.