Executive Summary
- A 25-year-old woman was arrested in Muncie, Indiana, for an armed robbery at a convenience store.
- Surveillance footage captured the suspect wearing distinctive “Bugs Bunny” boxer shorts during the crime.
- Police noted the suspect was wearing the same underwear during her interrogation.
- Flock safety cameras helped link the suspect’s vehicle to a second robbery in New Palestine.
Police in Muncie, Indiana, have arrested a 25-year-old woman in connection with an armed robbery after investigators linked her to the crime scene through surveillance footage and distinctive clothing, specifically a pair of “Bugs Bunny” boxer shorts. The suspect faces preliminary charges following an investigation that connected her to incidents in multiple jurisdictions.
According to court documents filed in Delaware County, the robbery occurred around 4:15 a.m. on Wednesday at the Hoosier Pete convenience store on West Bethel Avenue. A store clerk reported that a masked individual entered the business, brandished a handgun, and demanded money. The suspect allegedly fled with approximately $80 to $90 in cash and several cigarillos. Witnesses described the perpetrator as wearing a hoodie, boots, and red underwear that was visible beneath sagging pants.
Investigators reviewed surveillance footage from the location, which showed a woman entering the store unmasked and using the restroom earlier that day. Security video of the robbery later captured a suspect in a green balaclava and hoodie. As the suspect exited the store, they were recorded tripping over a trash bag, a motion that exposed “PSD Bugs Bunny boxers” matching the color description provided by the clerk. Police also utilized Flock license plate reader cameras to track a dark blue Ford sedan observed leaving the scene, linking the vehicle to a separate robbery reported earlier that morning in New Palestine.
Law enforcement officers located the vehicle and detained the female suspect for questioning. During the interview, Muncie police noted the suspect was wearing the same distinctive boxers featuring the cartoon character observed in the surveillance video. While court documents state the suspect denied involvement in the robbery, claiming she had been drinking and was confused about the days, she reportedly admitted to smoking the same brand of cigarillos that were stolen. She was subsequently booked on preliminary charges of armed robbery, pointing a firearm, and theft.
Investigative Outlook
This case underscores the pivotal role of integrating granular physical evidence with advanced surveillance technology in modern criminal investigations. The use of Flock safety cameras allowed authorities to rapidly correlate vehicle movements across different police jurisdictions, while high-definition video verified specific identifying details—such as the suspect’s clothing—that might otherwise be dismissed as circumstantial. The Delaware County Prosecutor’s Office will make the final determination regarding formal charges. It is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
