Crime & Safety
Indianapolis, IN: 5 Teens Arrested After Armed Carjacking, Chase
Indianapolis, IN – Five teenagers, including two 15 year olds, were arrested early Sunday following an alleged armed carjacking, a police pursuit and the recovery of a firearm equipped with a machine
By Natalie Brooks · 2026-11-09T18:32:11.883Z
Indianapolis, IN – Five teenagers, including two 15 year olds, were arrested early Sunday following an alleged armed carjacking, a police pursuit and the recovery of a firearm equipped with a machine gun conversion device on Indianapolis' northwest side.
According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department IMPD , officers responded to the 5900 block of Beachview Drive shortly after 11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, following reports of an armed carjacking.
The victim told investigators that at least four males approached him and demanded his vehicle keys. One suspect allegedly struck the victim with a pistol before taking his keys and vehicle.
Officers reviewed nearby surveillance footage and obtained descriptions of five individuals matching information provided by the victim.
Indiana State Police were subsequently notified about the stolen vehicle and suspects.
Police Pursuit Ends Near 38th Street
On Sunday, Nov. 8, an Indiana State Police trooper located the stolen vehicle traveling on Indianapolis' northwest side.
When the trooper attempted a traffic stop, the suspects allegedly fled, prompting a vehicle pursuit.
An IMPD officer used a Precision Immobilization Technique, commonly called a PIT maneuver, along Cold Spring Road south of 38th Street to stop the vehicle.
Police said the suspects then fled on foot.
During the foot pursuit, one suspect allegedly discarded a firearm. Officers recovered the weapon and discovered it was equipped with a machine gun conversion device, which can allow a firearm to fire automatically.
Five Juveniles Taken Into Custody
Indiana State Police, IMPD and Marion University Police officers worked together to locate all five suspects.
Authorities identified the arrested individuals by age:
Two 15 year olds One 16 year old Two 17 year olds All five were preliminarily charged with robbery.
Police have not released the teenagers' identities or announced additional charges related to the recovered firearm.
The investigation remains subject to further legal proceedings.
All suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.