INDIANAPOLIS — A 26-year-old Indianapolis man has been arrested in connection to eight robberies that happened on the city's west side in January and February.
On Thursday, Feb. 4, IMPD officers responded to an armed robbery call at the Dollar General at 5519 W. Washington St. just before 8:30 p.m.
Shortly after, officers found a man matching the suspect's physical and clothing description. Police later identified him as Alfred Cunningham.
According to police, Cunningham resisted arrest, and officers found a handgun in his possession during the struggle.
Police later learned Cunningham was on probation for an unrelated robbery conviction.
Police said Cunningham confessed to the Dollar General robbery, as well as several other armed robberies at west side businesses.
Cunningham is believed to be connected to the following robberies:
- Sunday, Jan. 17: Jordan's at 5602 W. Washington St.
- Wednesday, Jan. 20: Phillips 66 at 6455 W. Washington St.
- Thursday, Jan. 21: Dollar Tree at 5115 W. Washington St.
- Saturday, Jan. 23: Duckett's Seafood at 3816 N. High School Road
- Monday, Jan. 25: Family Dollar at 3650 N. High School Road
- Tuesday, Jan. 26: Victory Super Foods at 7460 Rockville Road
- Friday, Jan. 29: Subway at 7310 Rockville Road
- Thursday, Feb. 4: Dollar General at 5519 W. Washington St.
Anyone with any further information about the incidents should call the IMPD Homicide/Robbery Office at 317-327-3475 or Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-8477.
