A Las Vegas man has been placed under a hefty $500,000 bail after being accused of a series of burglaries affecting more than 30 valley businesses, primarily in Chinatown. 34-year-old Cedric Hasan was arrested earlier this week, with the bail amount set by Las Vegas Justice Court Judge Rebecca Saxe, as reported by FOX5 Vegas. Despite the defense's request for a $10,000 bail, Hasan's bail was tens of multiples higher due to the gravity of the accusations.
Hasan, who worked as a welder through the Hope for Prisoners program after his 2019 conviction, is facing charges for his alleged connection to burglaries committed in the Spring Mountain area and a recent incident in North Las Vegas. During the break-ins, prosecutors allege Hasan stole over $213,000 and caused extensive damage. According to documentation by 8 News Now, police were tipped off to an incident involving the powering down of an alarm, after which Hasan was recorded fleeing the scene.
Hasan's criminal activities date back to 2010, with a record of convictions for burglary. His latest spree began after his release from serving time for a 2019 burglary charge. During court proceedings, it was revealed that his cellphone and car's GPS history often placed him at the locations of the burglaries, as noted by FOX5 Vegas.
The arrest of Hasan flips a page in the distress that has gripped the Spring Mountain business community since June. Relief was palpable among business owners when news of the arrest spread. Deputy Chief Jose Hernandez, mentioned by Hoodline, underlined the importance of business community cooperation, stating, "Let this be a reminder to anyone who thinks that they can prey on this community and commit crimes in this city. The LVMPD will follow all leads in this investigation and leave no stone unturned."
While Hasan awaits a return to court for arraignment on Monday, November 25, the full extent of the damage and the total number of incidents are still being considered by detectives. The judge has also ordered Hasan to stay away from businesses if he manages to post bail, as found in the documentation of the court's orders.
