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Police ask for help identifying suspects

Posted at 3:15 PM, Jun 08, 2016
and last updated 2016-06-08 18:15:13-04

Las Vegas police are asking for help in identifying 2 suspects related to a robbery that happened at approximately 3:23 a.m. on May 13 near North Lamb Boulevard and East Owens Avenue.

Police say that the victim was walking in the area when confronted by 2 males. One suspect produced a silver, long-barreled revolver, pointed it at the victim, and demanded money and property. The other suspect was also armed and assisted in the robbery.

Two possible suspects are being sought in connection with this incident. Both men were described as black males between the ages of 17 and 21, standing approximately 5' 8" and weighing about 145 pounds. One male was wearing a dark colored jacket, dark pants and a backwards baseball cap; he was seen with the silver revolver. The other male was wearing a dark t-shirt, dark pants and had a faded haircut.

Anyone who has any information about the whereabouts of these two persons of interest is urged to contact the Northeast Area Command Investigations Section at 702-828-7355. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 702-385-5555, on the internet at www.crimestoppersofnv.com, or text CRIMENV plus tip information to 274637 (CRIMES). Message and data rates may apply. Tips leading directly to an arrest or indictment processed through Crime Stoppers may be eligible for a cash reward.