(Michigan City, IN) - A Michigan City man allegedly committed an armed robbery then later crashed during a high speed chase.
Br’yon Mitchell, 21, is charged with multiple counts in the two separate incidents.
According to court documents, the victim on August 2 picked up Mitchell to take him to Pullman Park at 550 W. 4th St.
After parking his vehicle, police said Mitchell pointed a gun at the victim’s head and demanded money then later threatened to shoot him if he gave any trouble.
The victim returned Mitchell to outside a church on Earl Road where he picked him up.
Eight days later, police were in pursuit of a fleeing vehicle driven by Mitchell, who crashed into a tree after the chase ventured onto Calumet Ave., according to court documents.
Police said a gun was located in the vehicle.
Mitchell broke the law by allegedly having the gun due to prior convictions for crimes such as robbery and dangerous possession of a firearm, according to court documents.
