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Charges in Robbery and Chase

(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.

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