Police searching for east valley robbery suspect

This photo shows a man suspected in the robbery of a local business in the area of Charleston Blvd and Marion Dr. (Courtesy of Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department)

This photo shows a man suspected in the robbery of a local business in the area of Charleston Blvd and Marion Dr. (Courtesy of Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department)

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By COLTON LOCHHEAD LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

September 19, 2013 - 5:29 pm

Las Vegas police need help identifying a suspect in two armed robberies at east valley businesses.

According to police, a male suspect entered a business near Charleston Boulevard and Marion Drive on Aug. 21, pulled out a semi-automatic handgun, and robbed them.

The same suspect, who was spotted wearing a black, flat-brimmed Los Angeles Lakers hat, robbed another business at gunpoint near Charleston Boulevard and Nellis Boulevard on Sept. 12.

The suspect is described by police as standing between 5 feet 6 inches tall to 6 feet tall and weighing about 180 to 200 pounds.

Anyone with information is urged to call the Metropolitan Police Department Robbery Section at 702-828-3691. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or online at www.crimestoppersofnv.com.

Contact reporter Colton Lochhead at clochhead@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-4638. Follow @ColtonLochhead on Twitter.

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