Man arrested in connection with holiday season robberies

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – A man has been arrested in connection with multiple robberies in the South Bend, Mishawaka and Roseland areas.

Authorities say Demetrius Thomas was arrested by Memorial Hospital Police early Saturday morning.

Thomas is believed to be responsible for at least 11 robberies that took place between December 23rd and January 5th.

South Bend Police detectives have positively identified Thomas as the suspect of the January 1st Luigi’s Pizza robbery.

All cases will be handled by the St. Joseph  County Prosecutor’s office when the investigations have concluded.