Las Vegas police launched a search Friday afternoon after spotting a stolen vehicle near Boulder Highway and East Harmon Avenue, only to watch the person inside jump out and run. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said the car was found at about 3:34 p.m., and officers stayed in the area as the search and investigation unfolded.
Police Response
Metro told reporters that officers discovered the stolen car parked near the intersection and that the occupant took off on foot before patrol units could move in, according to News 3 LV. Detectives were canvassing the neighborhood while evidence technicians went over the vehicle, and no arrest had been announced as of Friday afternoon. Metro did not immediately release a suspect description or any additional details.
Where This Happened
The intersection sits on a stretch of Boulder Highway that has already seen its share of stolen car chases and violent run-ins this year, drawing heavy police responses and plenty of side-eye from concerned neighbors. A February off‑ramp smashup was previously reported by Hoodline at the I‑11 off‑ramp to Boulder Highway, and local outlets have highlighted the corridor for stepped-up enforcement and possible safety fixes. That pattern means any fast-moving scene along this busy east-valley road grabs the attention of nearby residents and commuters.
How To Help
Anyone with video or information is asked to contact the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department or Crime Stoppers. Metro's non-emergency line and media contacts are listed on the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department website, and tips can be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers at (702) 385-5555 or via crimestoppersofnv.com. In an emergency, call 9-1-1.
