FBI Indianapolis

#DYK The FBI Indianapolis Field Office protects the entire state of Indiana. In addition to the main office, they have resident agencies in Bloomington, Evansville, Fort Wayne, Lafayette, Merrillville, Muncie, New Albany, South Bend, and Terre Haute. To learn more about how they are working to keep Americans safe in 2026, visit fbi.gov/indianapolis and follow #FBI #Indianapolis on social media. Facebook: @FBIIndianapolis Instagram: @fbiindianapolis X: @FBIIndianapolis

#OTD in 1990, two men dressed as police officers entered the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. After subduing the nighttime security guards, they seized 13 priceless works of art, making it the largest property crime in the world. The #FBI continues its search for the stolen artworks today, and you can help. Take a look at all 13 pieces, and if you have information on their whereabouts, contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or submit tips to tips.fbi.gov.

Be aware! There is an emerging phishing scheme by criminals impersonating city and county officials to solicit fraudulent payments for city and county planning and zoning permits. ow.ly/8MrP50YvfJi

Are you prepared to defend yourself against cyber threats? Watch the full interview to learn more about how cybercriminals are targeting individuals and critical infrastructure, and what #YourFBI Cyber Division is doing to protect the American people from cyber attacks: youtu.be/3isTETnylB4?si…

FBI Indianapolis honors Special Agent Robert Martin Roth who was one of the first agents to arrive after American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon on September 11, 2001. He assisted injured personnel, and stayed on the scene for two weeks, working 12-hour days, and spent considerable time in the impact area. In October 2006, Roth was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and passed away from his illness on March 16, 2008. #WallofHonor ow.ly/vCgQ50YuJSr

Today marks the 76th anniversary of the #FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list. Over the decades, the list has evolved from highlighting bank robbers and car thieves to focusing on the most violent criminal #fugitives who pose an active threat to our communities today. Your help is critical to locating them and bringing them to #justice. See the full list at fbi.gov/wanted/topten and submit tips to tips.fbi.gov. #MostWanted

Today FBI Indianapolis remembers Special Agent Hubert J. Treacy, Jr., who was killed on this date in 1942 by two Army deserters in an Abingdon, Virginia gun battle. The soldiers were captured by FBI agents and local officers a few hours after the shooting. Read more about Special Agent Treacy at: ow.ly/B2tk50YoeCQ

Case Update: #FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Samuel Ramirez, Jr., has been apprehended in Sinaloa, Mexico. He was returned to the United States and taken into custody by Federal Way Police in Washington state where he will face justice. Help the FBI capture the other fugitives featured on our Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List: fbi.gov/wanted/topten

Survivors trafficked on Backpage or CityXGuide may be eligible for financial compensation. The process can feel overwhelming, but free legal help is available at backpageremission.com. You have until March 31, 2026. #NMEC

FBI Indianapolis remembers Special Agent Stanley Ronquest, Jr., who was shot and killed on this date in 1992, when an assailant attempted to rob him outside of a Missouri hotel. Read more about Special Agent Ronquest at: ow.ly/gtkU50YoesT

Running doesn’t mean escaping justice. The FBI will continue to track violent offenders and take them into custody. #NoEscape

A Lowell, Indiana man has been sentenced for sending threatening text messages and images to an elected official in Crown Point and a law enforcement officer in Cedar Lake. The messages included photos depicting individuals appearing to brandish firearms. ow.ly/ImZb50YrOZv

Caught after nearly a year on the run. A violent fugitive wanted since spring 2025 has been arrested in central Indiana as part of the FBI’s Operation No Escape. Angel Roman-Hipolito - previously deported after serving a federal prison sentence for drug trafficking - illegally reentered the U.S. and fled from police during a traffic stop. But we didn’t stop looking. He’s now back behind bars. ow.ly/Y4XN50YrvEQ

FBI Indianapolis remembers Special Agent Paul M. Sorce who died on this date in 2009. On March 9, 2009, while assigned to the Detroit Division, Special Agent Sorce was involved in a motor vehicle accident as he conducted surveillance on a suspect in Harper Woods, Michigan. He suffered severe injuries in the crash and died later that day. He was 44 years old and had served the Bureau for 18 years. #WallofHonor

On this U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day, the #FBI sends our support to every American being held in captivity and to their loved ones. We are committed to working with our federal and international partners to return them home and bring their captors to #justice.

An Indiana youth minister has been sentenced for child exploitation. Aaron Paul Lockman, 24, of Corydon, was entrusted with supervising young boys and frequently took them on one-on-one outings, including trips to local restaurants. The investigation began in 2024 after the arrest of the then-superintendent of Owensboro Public Schools, KY, for attempting to solicit sexual acts from minors. WhatsApp messages between the two men revealed discussions of sexual interest in children and exchanges of illegal images of child sexual abuse. Full release: ow.ly/wcyQ50Yqom8

Behind every successful investigation and every threat prevented are the people of the #FBI. On Employee Appreciation Day, we recognize the agents, analysts, and professional staff whose commitment keeps our communities safe and strengthens the FBI mission every day. Ready to serve and make an impact? Explore career opportunities with the FBI: fbijobs.gov

March 5 is #SlamTheScam Day. Pause. Verify. Protect. Before you click, send money, or share personal info, #TakeABeat. Learn more: fbi.gov/takeabeat #NCPW2026

Man sentenced to federal prison for targeting and vandalizing a church + lying to federal investigators. He had also expressed a desire for mass violence and even school shootings… but our agents were on top of it potentially saving lives. Thank you @FBIIndianapolis.

Take steps to safeguard your wallet with help from the #FBI. This National Consumer Protection Week, TakeaBeat and visit fbi.gov/takeabeat to learn how to avoid, report, and recover from #fraud and #scams. #NCPW2026