Fishers police arrest two men after investigating several reports of vehicle break-ins.
Gilliam
During the early morning hours on Sunday, Fishers police officers responded to the area of Sun River Drive (116th Street and Allisonville Road). A resident immediately called 911 after observing two suspicious men walking in the neighborhood. The resident also reported items missing from their vehicle. Officers began searching for the two suspects.
Approximately two hours later, an officer observed two men running across Allisonville Road. The officer approached the men and they fled. After a short pursuit officers located the men hiding in a tree line. Both suspects were detained without incident. The investigation revealed the men were involved in approximately 10 thefts from vehicles in the Fishers area. Officers recovered several stolen items and reunited the property with the rightful owners.
Scott
Jeremiah Gilliam, 28, Indianapolis and Joseph Scott II, 27, Indianapolis were arrested and charged with resisting law enforcement, unauthorized entry into a vehicle and theft. In addition, Gilliam was charged with possession of cocaine. Both suspects are currently being held at the Hamilton County Jail.
Police Chief Mitch Thompson would like to commend the resident for immediately reporting the suspicious men and remind residents of our Lock it, Hide it, Keep it Campaign. Residents are strongly encouraged to always lock unattended vehicles and remove any items of value.
A charge is merely an accusation and the arrested persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.