Police seek help to find armed robbery suspect

The suspect pictured is responsible for a robbery to a business located at the 5000 block of East Tropicana which occurred in the month of December. (Photo courtesy of Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department)

The suspect pictured is responsible for a robbery to a business located at the 5000 block of East Tropicana which occurred in the month of December. (Photo courtesy of Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department)

The suspect pictured is responsible for a robbery to a business located at the 5000 block of East Tropicana which occurred in the month of December. (Photo courtesy of Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department)

Las Vegas police are seeking the public’s help in finding the suspect in a robbery that occurred just after 4 p.m. Dec. 17 on East Tropicana Avenue near South Nellis Boulevard.

The man entered a business in the shopping center of 5020 E. Tropicana Ave. brandishing a 6- to 8-inch knife and demanded money from the clerk, who complied. The suspect then fled on foot.

Police described the suspect as about 40 years old, 6 foot 3 inches tall and 250 pounds with a heavy build. He was last seen wearing a black shirt, dark jeans and shoes and a green hat.

Anyone with information should call the Las Vegas police Robbery Section at 702-828-3591, or to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or visit www.crimestoppersofnv.com. Tips directly leading to an arrest or indictment through Crime Stoppers may result in a cash reward.

Contact reporter Kimber Laux at klaux@reviewjournal.com or at 702-383-0391.