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Las Vegas police seek 3 suspects in multiple purse theft cases across the valley

Three suspects are wanted for approaching distracted victims at businesses before stealing purses and fleeing the scene

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Las Vegas police seek 3 suspects in purse theft cases. The men target distracted victims at businesses across the valley before fleeing.

By: KTNV Staff

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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Las Vegas police are investigating multiple purse theft cases involving three suspects who have been targeting distracted victims at businesses across the valley.

The suspects enter businesses and approach victims who are not paying attention before grabbing their purses and running away, according to LVMPD detectives.

Police have released descriptions of the three suspects, all Black males between 5'8" and 5'10":

One suspect has short dreadlocks and a beard
Another has shoulder-length dreadlocks
The third has dreadlocks tied on top of his head

Police have also released photos of the suspects.

Anyone who can identify these individuals or may have witnessed any of these incidents is urged to contact LVMPD Detectives by phone at 702-828-8577, or by email at nwacinvestigations@lvmpd.com. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 702-385-5555, or on the internet at www.crimestoppersofnv.com.