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Police: Suspect pulled ‘AR-style’ gun on casino staff in Las Vegas robbery
Police are asking for the public’s help after a suspect brandished what officers described as an "AR-style" rifle at casino employees during a robbery in Las Vegas on Thursday, November 13. (Credit: Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department via Storyful)
LAS VEGAS - Police in Las Vegas are searching for a suspect who brandished an "AR-style" rifle at casino employees during a robbery caught on camera late Thursday night.
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Surveillance footage released by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department shows the suspect wearing a helmet, facemask, and "security-style" jacket as he approached a cashier just before 10:30 p.m. on November 13.
A security guard can be seen walking toward the suspect, who then drew a rifle and pointed it at both employees.
Police said the suspect fled through the parking garage after receiving the cash he demanded, though they did not disclose the amount taken.
What you can do:
An investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information about the suspect to contact police.
The Source: Storyful contributed to this report. The information in this story comes from a statement and surveillance footage released by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. This story was reported from Los Angeles.