Theft investigation leads to police chase in Noblesville

NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — A Carmel woman was arrested following a reported theft at a nail salon in Noblesville led to a police chase.

According to the Noblesville Police Department, on Thursday, around 6:47 p.m., officers responded to a theft reported at a Nails and Lounge located at 12831 Campus Parkway.

As police were responding, the business reported that the suspect had left the scene and provided a vehicle description.

Police located the suspect vehicle near State Road 32 and Promise Road, officers attempted a traffic stop, and the suspect, later identified as 41-year-old Michelle Mittler of Carmel refused to stop.

Police said Mittler led police on a pursuit westbound through downtown Noblesville, which continued west onto State Route 38.

Police deployed tire deflation devices at the intersection of SR 38 and Hague Road, which ended with all four tires being flattened. Mittler continued to flee in their vehicle and reportedly collided with at least two police vehicles before coming to a stop.

The vehicle came to a rest on SR 38 and Dooney Court and Mittler was reportedly taken into custody without any further incidents.

Mittler was arrested and transported to o Riverview Health in Noblesville to be evaluated before being taken to the Hamilton County Jail.

No police officers or citizens were injured during the chase.

She has been preliminarily charged with the following,

• Resisting Law Enforcement, a Motor Vehicle, a Level 5 Felony.
• Theft, a Class A Misdemeanor.
• Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated, a Class A Misdemeanor.