Two arrested after Edinburgh hardware store robbery

Two suspects are under arrest after a robbery at an Edinburgh hardware store and a multi-county manhunt on Saturday.

The Edinburgh Police Department is reporting that officers were called to a report of a robbery in progress at the Gillman’s Home Center on U.S. 31.

Two black men reportedly fled the scene in a silver Lexus SUV and area police agencies were notified. Shortly afterwards, Brown County and Nashville police received a report of reckless driving in a vehicle matching the description. After a chase, the suspects crashed the SUV near the CVS in Nashville and fled into the woods.

Deputes from Bartholomew County, and Indiana DNR conservation officers arrived to assist Brown County, Nashville and Edinburgh officer with a manhunt. A several hours search by Brown and Bartholomew County police dogs eventually found the suspects, who were both from Memphis, Tenn., and they were taken to the Bartholomew County Jail on charges including burglary and theft.

52-year-old Edward E. Cummins is being held on charges including criminal recklessness, burglary and theft/receiving stolen property. 49-year-old Alfred Ladell is being accused of burglary and theft/receiving stolen property.