INDIANAPOLIS - Yesterday (06/05/2019), leaders from Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD), the FBI Violent Crimes Task Force, and the Indianapolis Mayor’s Office spent the afternoon collaborating with security teams from Verizon (including two of its largest nationwide agents The Cellular Connection “TCC” and Wireless Zone), T-Mobile, AT&T, and MetroPCS, as well as security resource providers, on ways to prevent robberies in wireless retailers and protect employees and customers in Indianapolis area wireless stores.
The carriers present reiterated that all phones stolen from wireless doors will be blacklisted to devalue these devices, and reinforced their commitment to cooperate fully with local and national law enforcement agencies in their ongoing investigations. Each company present also made specific commitments to adopt and closely adhere to enhanced security protocols starting immediately as well as usage of innovative security tools in their wireless stores. All involved companies and law enforcement agencies remain focused on the safety and security of community members.
IMPD also announced today 24 arrests and a total of 42 charges filed in response to the recent string of cellphone robberies in Indianapolis. 31 of those charges are felonies and 11 are misdemeanors.
Anyone with information about criminal activity is urged to call Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317.262.8477 or (TIPS). Citizens can also download the mobile P3tips app for Apple or Android phones to submit a mobile tip, or go to www.CrimeTips.org to submit a web tip. You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000 if the information leads to a felony arrest. Only tips submitted directly and anonymously to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards. This release may be updated as more information becomes available. Information given via Crime Stoppers should be considered anonymous.
A charge of a crime is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
*At this time booking photos will not be available, more details will be released later in the week.
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