FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) says a woman is facing charges for robbing a local restaurant on February 4. Police say they were called around 5 p.m. to Khai’s Fusion, at 2823 E State Blvd.
The FWPD says the suspect, now identified as Riyana Harris, ordered food and left without paying. When she was confronted by the owner, police say that she pepper-sprayed him. Harris then left.
Earlier this week, police stopped her on Winch Street and took her into custody. Police added that they found drugs and suspected stolen merchandise in the vehicle she was driving. Officers believe those items were stolen from multiple Fort Wayne businesses.
The FWPD released the following:
On February 4, 2026, at approximately 5:00 p.m., officers with the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) were dispatched to an armed robbery at Khai Fusion.
Preliminary investigation indicates the suspect ordered a meal and left without paying. When confronted by the business owner, the suspect deployed pepper spray before fleeing the scene.
Through investigative efforts, detectives identified the suspect as Riyana Harris in connection with the incident. Detectives also identified the second suspect as a Juvenile.
On February 17, 2026, SCU detectives located Harris in the 2500 block of Winch Street and conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle she was an occupant in. A juvenile passenger was also located in the vehicle. Detectives had a probable cause affidavit for the juvenile in connection with an unrelated theft investigation.
assumed responsibility for the investigation.
During the traffic stop, detectives observed marijuana in plain view, which provided probable cause to conduct a search of the vehicle. During the search, detectives located a large quantity of suspected stolen merchandise from multiple retail businesses in Fort Wayne.
Harris was transported to the Allen County Jail. The juvenile connected to the unrelated theft investigation was transported to the Allen County Juvenile Center. A third juvenile was identified and released at the scene without charges at this time.
Suspect Arrested #1: Riyana Harris
Preliminary Charges: Lvl 3 Felony Armed Robbery resulting in bodily injury, Class A Misd Criminal Trespass Suspect Arrested #2: Juvenile
Preliminary Charges: Theft, Criminal Trespass
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