An 89-year-old security officer was assaulted during a robbery in Las Vegas, as reported by local authorities. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said the incident unfolded on October 27 near the crossroads of Charleston and Decatur boulevards. A press release highlighted that the officer was attacked by three suspects amid the robbery, as FOX5 Vegas detailed.
The suspects, described as three Black women in their 20s, purportedly assaulted the elderly security guard while they were stealing. The victim's condition following the altercation was not clarified in the immediate aftermath. Police have released descriptions of the assailants: one wore a white tank top and leopard print head covering; another had on a pink shower cap and black T-shirt; the third sported a white hair band and multicolored striped attire.
Images of the individuals believed to be involved were also made available to the public. Las Vegas Metro police are actively seeking assistance in identifying the suspects. Information on the case can be directed to the police's Commercial Robbery Section at (702) 828-3591 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at (702) 385-5555, or by visiting their website, as highlighted in a 8 News Now report.
Authorities underscore the value of any tips that could lead to capturing the suspects. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police underscore that information resulting in an arrest or indictment may be eligible for a cash reward through Crime Stoppers. The community is urged by the police to report anything that may aid in bringing the perpetrators to justice.
