On May 01, 2009, at
approximately
4:40 a.m., a Las Vegas strip casino was robbed. The suspect cased the casino
for approximately 30 minutes before approaching the slot area cashier. The
suspect had a firearm and demanded money be put in the bag he was carrying. Once
obtaining money, the suspect fled on foot to an adjacent hotel where he had
parked a motorcycle. The suspect then fled on the motorcycle.
SUSPECT DESCRIPTION: black male, early 20's - mid 30's, 6'0"-6'2", slight build,
light complexion, bushy eyebrows, thin goatee, wearing black framed glasses, a
black baseball cap, a thigh-length light colored jacket, dark jeans and "Puma"
shoes.
Detectives are requesting the public's assistance in identifying this suspect.
Anyone with information is urged to call the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police
Department Robbery Section at (702)828-3591 or, to remain anonymous, call Crime
Stoppers at (702)385-5555. A cash reward may be available to the person
providing information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the suspect.
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