News Summary
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating two robbery incidents that have heightened community concerns. The first robbery involved a female suspect near North Nellis, while the second occurred at a business on North Mojave Road. Both incidents have raised alarms regarding public safety, and authorities are calling for community assistance in apprehending the suspects. In addition, a broader trend of increasing crime activity in the area has led the police to emphasize the importance of vigilance and cooperation among residents.
Las Vegas – The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating suspects connected to two recent robbery incidents that have raised concerns in the community.
The first robbery occurred on Friday, April 11, just before 11:30 a.m., in the 800 block of North Nellis, close to Bonanza Road. The suspect in this incident is described as a Black female, estimated to be between 25 and 35 years old, approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, with a thin build and short blonde hair. At the time of the robbery, she was last seen wearing black sunglasses, a black hooded sweatshirt adorned with multi-colored skulls, black pants, and black gloves. Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding this incident to reach out to the Commercial Robbery Section at 702-828-3591 or contact Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555.
A subsequent robbery took place in the early morning hours of April 24, around 1:45 a.m., at a business located on the 300 block of North Mojave Road. The second suspect is also a woman, described as being about 5 feet 7 inches tall with a thin build, estimated to be between the ages of 25 and 30. This suspect reportedly had black and green hair, possibly wearing a wig, and was last observed wearing a green mask, a black top, and blue jeans. Similar to the first incident, anyone with information about this second robbery is encouraged to contact Metro’s Commercial Robbery Section at the same number, 702-828-3591, or Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555.
These incidents are part of a broader spike in criminal activity in the area, with reports of unrelated episodes, including a shooting on the Aliante casino floor and a separate robbery that involved suspects spraying fire extinguishers inside a nail salon in Summerlin. The police department has emphasized the importance of community vigilance and cooperation in addressing these crimes.
Furthermore, law enforcement agencies continue to tackle various criminal activities in southern Nevada. In a related law enforcement action, the FBI has arrested a 38-year-old Mexican citizen in connection with the armed robbery of four taco vendors that occurred in January. Additionally, two women operating in the Las Vegas Strip area reportedly kidnapped a man and stole over $275,000 in cryptocurrency from him after a night out partying. These incidents underline an ongoing concern for both law enforcement and local residents regarding safety in the community.
As the police department continues their investigations, they emphasize the importance of public assistance in solving these crimes. The community’s input could be vital in apprehending those involved and restoring a sense of safety and security among residents and business owners.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department remains committed to ensuring public safety, urging anyone with pertinent information about the robbery incidents or other suspicious activities to report to the authorities. Community cooperation is essential in helping to prevent crime and maintain the safety of neighborhoods.
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