In the early hours of Sunday morning, a dramatic series of events unfolded as Fishers Police officers arrested an Indianapolis man, Fredrick Nance, 24, following a robbery and carjacking at a local restaurant.

At approximately 1:30 a.m. on June 30, police were alerted to a robbery in progress at the Taco Bell on Allisonville Road. According to preliminary reports from dispatch, multiple armed suspects had entered the drive-through window and demanded money. One suspect, identified as Nance, fled the scene in a blue Dodge Challenger stolen from one of the victims.

Officers quickly responded to the Taco Bell, verifying the safety of the employees who were found unharmed, and commenced an investigation. At the same time, police say they spotted the stolen Dodge Challenger heading south on Allisonville Road and attempted to initiate a traffic stop. Nance, the vehicle’s sole occupant, led officers on a pursuit into Marion County before abandoning the car and fleeing on foot.

Several officers, including a K-9 unit, pursued Nance. During the chase, a gunshot was heard.  Fortunately, neither the K-9 nor the officers were injured. The K-9 unit successfully apprehended Nance, who was taken into custody and later medically evaluated before being transported to the Hamilton County Jail.

Police recovered multiple pieces of evidence belonging to the victims from Nance. Additionally, a Glock handgun equipped with a machinegun conversion device was found near the arrest site. Authorities say the victims positively identified Nance as one of the perpetrators.

Police say that  during an interview, Nance confessed to the robbery, auto theft, and discharging his firearm. He now faces 12 preliminary charges. The Fishers Police Department is seeking information regarding the other suspects involved in the robbery. Anyone with information is urged to call 317-595-3300.

The Fishers Police Department expressed gratitude to several agencies for their assistance during the investigation, including the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, Indiana State Police helicopter unit, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department, Carmel Police Department, and Noblesville Police Department.