Las Vegas police are asking for help tracking down a man caught on surveillance during a brazen afternoon robbery at a business on the 3000 block of South Maryland Parkway near Sahara Avenue on March 25. Around 3:40 p.m., officers say the suspect walked out with store merchandise, then lunged at a loss-prevention guard with a weapon before taking off. He is described as about 35 years old and was wearing a blue baseball cap, a white button long-sleeve shirt, blue pants and blue shoes.
What police released
Surveillance video shows the man leaving the store with merchandise at about 3:40 p.m. on March 25, according to FOX5. Investigators say he then lunged at a loss-prevention guard while armed before running from the scene. Detectives have released still images of the suspect in the clothing officers described and are asking residents to look closely at the photos and come forward with any tips.
How to tip investigators
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is asking anyone with information about the robbery or the suspect to call its Commercial Robbery Section at (702) 828-3591, per LVMPD. Those who want to stay anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers of Nevada at (702) 385-5555 or submit a tip online through Crime Stoppers of Nevada. Tips that lead to an arrest may qualify for cash rewards.
More cases like this around the valley
Metro detectives have repeatedly turned to the public this year in similar armed commercial robbery cases across Las Vegas, releasing suspect photos and descriptions as investigations move forward. For instance, KTNV recently reported on officers seeking tips in multiple armed robberies at local businesses, highlighting how investigators lean on community information to help close these cases.
Legal penalties
Under Nevada law, robbery is a category B felony and carries significant prison time. If a deadly weapon is used in the crime, state law allows for an additional sentence enhancement. The definition of robbery and the potential penalties, including those tied to the use of a deadly weapon, are detailed in the Nevada Revised Statutes.
