Fishers Police have been saying for months that residents should be on the lookout for suspicious activity in their neighborhoods and report them to authorities.

Local officer made 2 arrests February 19th, charging the suspects with vehicle break-ins in the area of 106th Street and Lantern Road.

Below is the full text of the police department news release:

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During the early morning hours of Friday, February 19^th, Fishers police officers arrested two men for breaking into cars in the area of 8224 Belle Vista Boulevard(106^th Street and Lantern Road).

Shortly after 6am an alert resident, of the Bella Vista Apartment Complex, called 911 after seeing two suspicious men walking thru the parking lot. The caller was able to provide a description of the suspects and their location. Officers quickly responded to the area and established a perimeter. Officers observed one of the suspects attempting to leave the parking lot in a Toyota passenger car. Officers conducted a traffic stop and the driver complied. The second suspect was located as he walked between parked cars. Officers gave loud verbal commands for the suspect to stop and he also complied.

Both suspects were detained and transported to the Fishers Police Department without incident. During the investigation it was determined that these men were linked to several thefts from vehicles. Multiple stolen items were recovered from the suspects and their car. Officers worked diligently to return the stolen items to the rightful owner. Both suspects were arrested and transported to the Hamilton County Jail without incident.

The Fishers Police Department would like to thank the resident that called 911. The See Something, Say Something mentality benefits us all!

Arrested #1:             Christopher M. Thomas

                                    18 years old

                                    Fishers, Indiana

Charge(s):                Theft Level 6 Felony (6 counts)

                                    Unauthorized Entry into a Vehicle “B” Misdemeanor (6counts)

                                    Possession of a Controlled Substance “A” Misdemeanor

                                    Possession of Marijuana “B” Misdemeanor

Held:                          Hamilton County Jail

Arrested #2:             Jackson V. Brooker

                                    18 years old

                                    Fishers, Indiana

Charge(s):                Theft Level 6 Felony (6 counts)

                                    Unauthorized Entry into a Vehicle “B” Misdemeanor (6counts)

                                    Possession of a Controlled Substance “A” Misdemeanor

                                    Possession of Marijuana “B” Misdemeanor

Held:                          Hamilton County Jail