At 7:38 p.m. on Saturday, Carmel police responded to a robbery at the Walgreens located at 1424 S. Range Line Road.
An officer was in the area as the call was dispatched and observed a vehicle leaving the area at a high rate of speed. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver continued at a high rate of speed. The driver eventually stopped the vehicle after crashing on the property of Plum Creek Golf Course at 12401 Lynwood Blvd. and fled on foot.
Officers located an adult male inside the vehicle with two unrestrained small children. A six-year-old and a one-year-old child were transported to a hospital with minor injuries.
K9s and drones were deployed to locate the driver that fled on foot. Officers were able to locate the driver in the 5400 block of Kenwood Place. The individual fled from officers again before he was apprehended a short time later. The investigation determined the driver committed the armed robbery inside the Walgreens before returning to the vehicle and leading officers on the vehicle pursuit.
Robinson
Michael L. Robinson, Jr., Indianapolis, was arrested and transported to the Hamilton County Jail on the following charges:
- Robbery of a Pharmacy – Level 4 Felony
- Resisting Law Enforcement (two counts) – Class A Misdemeanor
- Driving While Suspended – Class A Misdemeanor
- Unlawful Possession of Firearm (Prior conviction) – Level 5 Felony
- Possession of marijuana – Class B Misdemeanor
Carmel Police Department was assisted by the Zionsville Police Department and the Carmel Fire Department.
If anyone has further information regarding this case, please call the Carmel Police Department at 317-571-2500.