Police seek young male suspect in Cheyenne Avenue robbery

Investigators are looking for a young male involved in a robbery at a northwest Las Vegas business.

The incident occurred on Oct. 29 at approximately 8:30 p.m. in the 6000 block of West Cheyenne Avenue near Jones Boulevard. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department classified the event as a strong-arm commercial robbery.

Police describe the suspect as a Black male between 16 and 19 years old with short, curly brown hair. Witnesses noted he wore a black hoodie featuring white writing on both the front and back. He also had on black pants with a white design.

According to officers, the suspect distracted the clerk and took merchandise before attempting to leave the store. When the clerk confronted him, the suspect punched the employee. He then fled the location with the stolen items.

The Commercial Robbery Section of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is accepting tips at (702) 828-3591. Residents can also call Crime Stoppers at (702) 385-5555 or visit www.crimestoppersofnv.com to remain anonymous. Cash rewards are available for information that leads to an arrest or indictment through Crime Stoppers.