Police describe getaway vehicle in Palace Station robbery

By CASSANDRA TALOMA LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

September 22, 2014 - 6:48 pm

Las Vegas police are looking for a getaway car connected to a robbery at the Palace Station.

A man who robbed an employee inside of the casino’s sportsbook fled the scene in a newer model black Dodge Avenger.

The robbery happened just before 10 p.m. on Sept. 14. The man being sought is described as in his 30s and about 5 feet 10 inches tall. He was last seen wearing black clothes and carrying a handgun.

Anyone with information should call Metro at 702-828-3591, or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or www.crimestoppersofnv.com

Contact reporter Cassandra Taloma at ctaloma@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0381.

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