The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is currently working to identify a suspect involved in

Las Vegas Police Seek Public Assistance in West Cheyenne Avenue Robbery

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is currently working to identify a suspect involved in a strong-arm robbery that took place in the northwest part of the city. According to official reports from KVVU, the incident occurred on the evening of October 29, just before 8:30 p.m., at a business located in the 6000 block of West Cheyenne Avenue, near the intersection of Jones Boulevard.

Investigators state that the individual entered the store and initially distracted the clerk. The situation escalated when the suspect attempted to leave the premises with stolen merchandise. When the store clerk confronted him, the suspect reportedly punched the employee before fleeing the scene with the items.

Suspect Description and Ongoing Investigation

Authorities have released a specific description of the individual they are looking to apprehend. The suspect is identified as a Black male, estimated to be between 16 and 19 years old. He has short, curly brown hair. At the time of the robbery, he was wearing a black hoodie featuring white writing on both the front and back, paired with black pants that included a white design.

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The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is urging anyone with information regarding the identity or whereabouts of this individual to contact their Commercial Robbery Section at (702) 828-3591. For those who prefer to remain anonymous, tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers of Nevada at (702) 385-5555. The organization notes that tips leading to an arrest or indictment may be eligible for a cash reward.