At 3:23 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19, Carmel Police responded to an armed robbery at the AT&T retail store located at 10485 N. Michigan Road. Two suspects entered the store and held customers and employees at gunpoint. The suspects forced the employees to provide several thousands of dollars in merchandise before exiting the store. A short time later, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department were able to locate the suspect vehicle. After a brief foot pursuit, both subjects, one adult male and one juvenile male, were apprehended.
Juvenile information:
- Name not released
- 12 year-old male
- Charges are pending
Adult Information:
- Jalen Joiner – 23 year-old Black male of Indianapolis
- Robbery x2 – Level 3 Felonies
- Theft – Level 6 Felony
- Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor – Level 2 Felony
- Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Serious Violent Felon Level 4 Felony
- Pointing a Firearm x4 – Level 6 Felonies
- Carrying a handgun without a license – Class A Misdemeanor
- Carrying a handgun without a license – Level 5 Felony
- Criminal Confinement x6 – Level 3 Felonies
- Intimidation x4 – Level 5 Felonies
Joiner was transported to the Hamilton County Jail for further processing. Bond was set at $500,000. The Juvenile was transported to Hamilton County Juvenile Center for further processing.
The Carmel Police would like to express appreciation to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department for their assistance in the case.