Suspects Sought in Armed Robbery

On May 24th, 2015, shortly after 11 a.m. a black male adult entered a retail store located in the 5900 block of South Eastern Avenue. The suspect was in the store posing as a customer. While the first suspect was in the store, a second suspect entered the store and pointed a handgun at the two victim workers. The first suspect grabbed one of the employees and forced them into the back office to gain access to the safe. The second suspect immediately forced the other employee back to the safe as well where they took numerous items to include cell phones and U.S. currency. Both suspects took the property and placed it in bags and fled from the scene in a waiting vehicle. The first suspect was described as a black male adult, standing approximately 5’3”, weighing 130 pounds, was last seen wearing a blue long sleeve shirt and dark colored pants. The suspect also had short braided hair. The second suspect was described as a black male adult, standing 5’6” to 5’8”, weighing 150 pounds, and was last seen wearing a light colored hat, dark colored shirt, and dark colored pants. 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 or visit www.crimestoppersofnv.com. Tips directly leading to an arrest or an indictment processed through Crime Stoppers may result in a cash reward.