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An Indianapolis man accused of stealing money at a gas station was arrested at Horseshoe Indianapolis in Shelbyville.
On Wednesday, Fishers police arrested Michael Schupay, 34, on charges of robbery and theft.
Just before 6 a.m., Fishers officers responded to the report of a robbery at the Circle K gas station located at 9611 Allisonville Road, just north of East 96th Street. Police say the accused threatened to shoot the employee. He stole an undisclosed amount of money.
The employee was able to call 911 after the accused fled the scene. The employee was unharmed during the incident.
Surveillance video from the gas station provided a suspect vehicle description. Fishers police then utilized the FLOCK/License Plate Reader (LPR) camera system and located a suspect vehicle. It was tracked down in the Shelbyville area at the Horseshoe Casino.
With the assistance of the Shelbyville Police Department and Indiana Gaming Commission, Schupay was taken into custody and detained until Fishers police detectives arrived to continue the investigation. Upon interviewing Schupay he admitted to the robbery.
A search of Schupay’ s vehicle located U.S. currency consistent with that stolen from the Circle K and items of clothing consistent with that worn during the robbery.
Schupay was transported and booked into the Hamilton County Jail on robbery - Level 5 Felony and theft - Class A Misdemeanor.
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