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UPDATE Released: December 4, 2019 @ 10:00 a.m.

Noblesville, IN – On December 3, 2019, investigators from the Noblesville Police Department petitioned for and received both search and arrest warrants for the alleged suspect in the armed robbery that occurred on December 2nd at Exotic Nails Spa (Noblesville).

Later that day at approximately 10:00 p.m., members of the NPD Emergency Services Unit, along with investigators, went to the address of 3537 N. Capitol Avenue (Indianapolis) in order to serve the warrants. The suspect was located at that location and taken into custody without incident. Investigators were able to collect items and information that they believe are relevant to the investigation.

The suspect was transported to the Hamilton County Jail and booked on the following preliminary charges:

Name: Chance A. Covington
Residence: Indianapolis, Indiana
Age: 24
*Charge(s): Robbery (7 counts)
I.C. 35-42-5-1 Level 3 Felony
Theft (7 counts)
I.C. 35-43-4-2 Class A Misdemeanor

*A charge is merely an accusation and the defendant(s) is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

Media Personnel: Since an arrest has been made, any further questions regarding this incident must be directed to the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office at (317) 776-8595.

Additionally, media personnel may request a copy of court records (including a probable cause affidavit) from the Hamilton County Clerk’s Office, which is the keeper of those public records. Please consider contacting Candi Waitt at 317-776-8549 or [email protected] to make that request.



PRESS RELEASE Released: December 2, 2019 @ 8:00 p.m.

Noblesville, IN – On December 2, 2019 at approximately 2:34 p.m., police officers from the Noblesville Police Department (NPD) responded to the Exotic Nails Spa, located at 13398 Tegler Drive (Noblesville), in reference to a report of an armed robbery.

Officers from the NPD and surrounding departments responded immediately and were advised by dispatchers from the Hamilton County Communications Center that the suspect had left the scene in a vehicle prior to police arrival. Several officers canvassed the area while other officers continued to the scene. Officers were unable to locate the alleged suspect’s vehicle.

Based on statements from witnesses, video footage and other potential evidence at the scene, it would appear that a male subject came into the business and held several employees and patrons at gunpoint. Witnesses stated that the suspect demanded money from each of them and all of the victims complied. The suspect retrieved an undetermined amount of cash from the victims before fleeing the scene. There were no injuries reported by either patrons or employees.

Investigators from the criminal investigation division processed the crime scene and checked with nearby businesses for security video footage. The suspect has been described as a white male, skinny and wearing a black coat and black shoes.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Detective Joe Jerrell at [email protected]