Las Vegas police seek help to find armed robber

Las Vegas police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man linked to an armed robbery in the southeast valley.

The man, who police said is about 18 to 25 years old, was seen hanging out around the front doors of a Circle K, 6490 Boulder Highway, near Russell Road, about 10:25 p.m. on Thursday. When he finally went inside of the store, he put a backpack on the counter, pointed a handgun at the clerk and demanded money.

The clerk handed him the money and the robber fled on foot heading southbound on Boulder, police said.

The robber is described by police to be about 5 feet 9 inches tall with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie and carrying a black backpack.

Anyone with information on the incident should call Metro’s Robbery Section at 702-828-3591. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or visit www.crimestoppersofnv.com.

Contact Cassandra Taloma at ctaloma@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0381. Find her on Twitter: @CassandraTaloma