INCIDENT TYPE: Burglary Arrest
INCIDENT LOCATION: 4400 Crittenden Ave.
INDIANAPOLIS - Just before 6:30 p.m., on July 16, 2019, North District Officers were dispatched to the 4400 block of N. Crittenden Ave on a report of a burglary in progress. Officers arrived and spoked to the homeowner who advised officers that he confronted the burglar and the burglar fled on foot. Additional officers quickly arrived and were able to search the area. Officers located 27-year-old Derek Ellis hiding in a neighboring yard.
Detectives arrested Ellis for his alleged involvement in this incident. During the investigation detectives have identified Ellis as having involvement in an incident occurring in the 5000 block of Kingsley on July 15, 2019. The Marion County Prosecutors Office will review the cases and make a charging decision.
Anyone with information about this incident should 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.
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