Crime & Safety
Las Vegas Crime Roundup: Police Seek Suspects In Multiple Cases
Police are seeking suspects captured on video robbing two stores, and an unknown man who sexually assaulted an elderly woman.
LAS VEGAS, NV - Las Vegas Metropolitan Police asked for the public's help in finding suspects involved in three separate crimes.
Robbery on Fort Apache
On January 25, two men robbed a convenience store on the 3500 block of S. Fort Apache road at gunpoint. Both robbers left with an undisclosed amount of money. The robbery occurred around 2:48 p.m.
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Robbery on Tropicana
On Dec. 30, 2017 a man robbed a business on the 2300 block of Tropicana Ave. According to police, the man approached a counter and demanded money from an employee who refused. The suspect reached for his waistband, police said, at which point the employee gave him the money. He fled the scene after the robbery, which occurred around 7:40 p.m.
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Anyone with information is encouraged to call LVMPD at 702-828-3591 or 702-385-5555.
Sexual assault of an elderly person
Metro police said that on Feb. 9 they were notified of a sexual assault of an elderly person that took place near S. Nellis Blvd. and E. Hacienda Ave.
Police say that on Feb. 4, a 71-year old woman was taking her garbage cans inside at 10:10 p.m. when she was approached by a man and forced into the garage. He then sexually assaulted her, police said.
Anyone with information about this is encouraged to call LVMPD at 702-828-3421 or 702-385-5555. Information may lead to a cash reward, police said.
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