Fishers Police credit alert neighbors in the 11400 Block of Timberlane Drive (south of 116th St. near Hague Rd.) for an arrest made in the early hours of Sunday morning for vehicle theft.
Authorities received 911 calls reporting two suspicious men in the neighborhood.
“As police arrived in the area, they observed two men standing outside of a vehicle matching the description given by the resident,” according to a police department news release. “The two men quickly entered the vehicle and drove away. The officer initiated a traffic stop however the suspect vehicle refused to stop. Fishers police officers pursued the suspects until their vehicle became disabled on 82nd Street. Three suspects fled on foot. Police searched the area and located one of the suspects. The suspect was taken into custody and transported to the Hamilton County Jail without incident.”
Police found 18 victims and were able to return stolen property to the owners. Two handguns were found in the suspect’s vehicle.
Under arrest is Joshua Morilla, 23, from Indianapolis. He faces several charges, including felony and misdemeanor counts of theft, several counts of unauthorized entry into a vehicle and possession of marijuana.
Fishers Police add a reminder that residents should remove all items of value from unattended vehicles.