Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Robbery detectives arrested 21-year-old Trelandice Moore on Thursday, March 16, 2023, following a comprehensive investigation for his alleged role in a series of Facebook marketplace armed robberies on the northside of Indianapolis, dating as far back as September 2022. The investigation included personnel from the IMPD Robbery Division and the FBI Violent Crimes Task Force.
On Tuesday, March 14, 2023, North District officers were dispatched to 5200 Luzzane Ln. on a report of the robbery of a person. Detectives responded and determined an armed robbery had occurred. Investigators were able to identify Moore as the suspect in this incident.
On Thursday, March 16th, 2023, Robbery detectives with the assistance of North District officers and the FBI Violent Crimes Task Force were able located Moore near the 4900 block of Lemans Drive (which is near two of the robberies in the series). Moore was apprehended without incident. Moore was in possession of a firearm when he was taken into custody.
Moore confessed to his involvement in several of the robberies in this series. Moore was arrested and accused of being involved in five robberies; reference the incidents below:
- 2700 Timberly Drive September 05, 2022, IP220088486
- 2700 Timberly Drive December 12, 2022, IP220127113
- 5100 Lemans Drive March 6, 2023, IP230021538
- 6700 Gateshead Lane March 8, 2023, IP230021967
- 5200 Luzzane Lane March 14, 2023, IP230024286
The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office will review the case and determine the final charges. The investigation is still ongoing.
Anyone with any further information about these incidents should call the IMPD Homicide/Robbery Office at 317.327.3475 or 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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Case IP230024286
