In the early hours of April 28, the calm of Carmel’s streets was disrupted by an attempted vehicle theft at a local dealership. The Carmel Police Department swiftly responded to a report of suspicious activity flagged by a vigilant security employee at the car dealership on East 96th Street. According to a social media post from Carmel PD, two individuals donning black garb were reportedly trying to gain unauthorized access to cars parked on the lot.
As law enforcement arrived at the scene, both suspects bolted, leading to a frenetic foot chase. One suspect was nabbed in short order, while the other vanished into the darkened streets despite a comprehensive manhunt that included the deployment of a K-9 and drone units. The apprehended suspect’s backpack, found at the scene, held an array of questionable items: marijuana, a firearm, a scale, and, importantly a device used for reprogramming car keys.
The search further led to the discovery of a stolen license plate tactically attached to a different dealership car, a flagrant exhibit of the suspect’s criminal intentions. As per the Carmel Police Department’s update, the individual in custody now stares down the barrel of potential charges teetering on the edge of a weighty legal battle. The offenses include, but may not be limited to, resisting law enforcement, unauthorized entry of a motor vehicle, and unlawful carrying of a handgun—all compounded by prior offenses for possession and dealing marijuana, theft, and attempted motor vehicle theft…