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Vegas stores add additional protections amid protests

Posted at 12:22 AM, Jun 03, 2020
and last updated 2020-06-03 03:22:44-04

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — During Saturday’s protest on Fremont Street, downtown people looted an EZ pawn store.

Tuesday, some stores around Las Vegas were continuing to brace for another night of potential damage and looting.

Tear gas used on protesters in downtown Las Vegas

Plywood could be seen installed over the windows at the North Premium Outlets.

About 25 percent of the stores have some wood barriers with more metal gate coverings.

Police said they will not tolerate unlawful behavior and arrests will be made to those committing crimes.