Man barricades himself after allegedly robbing gas station

CREATED Dec. 16, 2012

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  • Las Vegas Police were called to a barricade situation early Sunday morning. Video by ktnv.com

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Las Vegas, NV (KTNV) -- Las Vegas Police were called to a barricade situation early Sunday morning.

It started around 3:30 a.m. when a man allegedly robbed a 7/11 on North Nellis and Stewart.

Police then followed the suspect to what they believed was his home not far away.

SWAT was called to the scene when the man locked himself inside.

The neighborhood was barricaded off.

Also, the east and westbound roads between Nellis and Christie were blocked.

Action News will update you on the situation as more information becomes available.