Two women remain at large nearly two months after allegedly battering an employee during a strong-arm robbery at a southwest Las Vegas business, with police continuing to seek public assistance in the case.
The incident occurred on June 14 at approximately 7:02 p.m. in the 6000 block of South Las Vegas Boulevard near West Sunset Road, according to KLAS 8 News Now. The two women are accused of hitting a store employee while committing the robbery, escalating what might have been a simple theft into a more serious violent offense.
Detailed Suspect Descriptions
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police have released detailed descriptions of both suspects in hopes of generating community tips. The first suspect is described as a female, possibly African American, in her mid-twenties, approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing around 120 pounds. She has long black hair and was wearing a black tank top, light gray sweatpants, white socks, and black slip-on shoes at the time of the incident.
The second suspect is described as a female, possibly African American, approximately 5 feet 3 inches tall with a medium build and short black hair. She was wearing a purple t-shirt with graphics, cut-off ripped denim shorts, and purple sneakers during the robbery.
Part of Broader Crime Pattern
The June incident appears to be part of a sustained wave of commercial robberies across Las Vegas this year. Just last week, News 3 LV reported that police investigated a commercial robbery involving a deadly weapon that occurred on August 1 at approximately 4:35 p.m. near the 4000 block of West Sahara Avenue.
Additionally, police are seeking help identifying five people accused of a commercial robbery at a north valley business that occurred on July 9 after 8 p.m. near Decatur Boulevard and Tropical Parkway, where Fox 5 Vegas reports the suspects used violence and a dangerous weapon during their escape.
Investigation Continues
Authorities urge anyone with information about the June 14 incident to contact the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Commercial Robbery Section at (702) 828-3591. Those with information can also call Crime Stoppers at (702) 385-5555, with tips directly leading to an arrest or indictment potentially resulting in a cash reward.
The area where this incident occurred - the southwest valley near South Las Vegas Boulevard - connects to some of the valley's major retail and entertainment destinations, making it a busy corridor particularly during evening hours when this robbery took place.
