Suspect arrested in Piero's restaurant bombing

LVMPD

By: Stephanie Aceves

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department have arrested one of the suspects in connection with Piero's restaurant bombing that occurred early Thursday morning near the Las Vegas Strip.

Police say that two men dressed in black arrived at Piero's around 2:19 a.m. One of the suspects on a scooter placed the explosive near the unoccupied building. The bomb detonated minutes later, causing some damage.

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Metro Police received reports about a bombing around 10:36 a.m., when cleaning crews found the aftermath.

The suspect, 35-year-old John Navarro, was arrested and booked into Clark County Detention on Saturday.

He is being charged with:

Possession, manufacture, dispose of an explosive device.
Arson, first degree.
Use of explosive device to damage/destroy property.
conspiracy to commit arson, first degree.
Carrying concealed weapon without permit.
Posession of controlled substance — Flnztrpm/GHB/precursor.
Possession of a stolen vehicle.
Own/operate Vehicle chop shop.

We have reached out to Metro to confirm if they are still searching for the second suspect that appears in these photos.

This is an ongoing investigation. If you have any information regarding the incident, please contact detectives at 702-828-7777, or online here. If you want to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555.