Las Vegas police are investigating a robbery at the Silverton hotel-casino's sports book Tuesday evening.
It occurred around 8:20 p.m. at the casino near Blue Diamond Road and Interstate 15.
Police said a black man entered the sports book, jumped into the cage area, presented a handgun and told employees to put money in a duffel bag. The employee complied and placed the money into the bag.
The suspect left through the exit by the parking garage and got into an SUV, possibly a gold Chevrolet Tahoe last seen on Blue Diamond Road.
Officials said the suspect is believed to be in his 30s and is approximately 6 feet tall with a thin build. He was last seen wearing a dark hoodie, sunglasses, dark pants, and was armed with a black handgun.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department at 702-828-3855. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555.
