Suspect evades police twice in one night, once on foot

A report of a suicidal person and a police pursuit on Wednesday evening resulted in a search by Carmel Police Department’s SWAT team and K9 officers.

According to a statement issued by the Carmel Police Department, officers received a report of a suicidal subject in the 1200 block of W. 146th Street.

Upon arrival, it was determined the individual fled in a stolen vehicle. Officers located and pursued the vehicle for a short time before discontinuing the pursuit for the safety of the community. The individual was later located but again fled from officers, this time on foot into a wooded area near Old Meridian and Main Street.

Area law enforcement agencies assisted CPD in the search for the subject but were unable to locate him.

If you have any information regarding this case, please contact the Carmel Police Department Criminal Investigation Division at 317-571-2551 or Crime Stoppers at 317-262-TIPS (8477).