IMPD: Suspect arrested for 11 gas station heists
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – A man wanted for 11 Speedway gas station robberies on the north side has been arrested, according to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.
“We’re thankful there were no injuries in any of these incidents, and it speaks to the tenacity of our officers who did an excellent job at receiving the information from the community about the suspect’s vehicle,” IMPD Sergeant Kendale Adams said.
Police said on April 27, 22-year-old Donnell Gilder Jr. robbed a Speedway gas station located in the 5900 block of East 71st Street while armed with a hand gun.
Police said during the robbery, Gilder shot at the clerk, then fled the scene in a stolen vehicle that was left unattended near the gas station. Police said the clerk wasn’t injured.
Shortly after, Gilder was apprehended after police chased him in his vehicle and on foot.
“I think a lot of times unfortunately, when you get into a crime level in an area like this it’s almost a chain reaction and an overall problem to deal with,” Customer Brandon Stone said.
Police questioned Gilder and arrested him for 11 area Speedway gas station robberies.
Gilder will face federal charges in addition to state charges.
State charges include:
- Attempted murder
- Auto theft
- Carrying a handgun without a license
- Resisting law enforcement
Below is a list of robbery locations:
- Feb. 29 at 7481 Shadleand Avenue
- March 17 at 5990 East 71st Street
- March 17 at 5415 East 65th Street
- March 19 at 8202 Allisonville Road
- March 19 at 5415 East 65th Street
- March 23 at 8202 Allisonville Road
- April 5 at 8202 Allisonville Road
- April 6 at 5415 East 65th Street
- April 16 at 5415 East 65th Street
- April 16 at 8202 Allisonville Road
- April 27 at 5990 East 71st Street
Police said they don’t know why he only focused on Speedway.
“That’s one of those things that we may never know the answer to. Obviously our goal is to apprehend a prolific offender such as this individual,” Adams said.
