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Las Vegas police hunting for business robbers

By Maria Agreda Las Vegas Review-Journal

January 16, 2014 - 2:34 pm

Las Vegas police were looking for two men involved in two recent business robberies.

The robbers were armed with a weapon and stole undisclosed items at two different retail businesses in northwest Las Vegas.

Police are looking for two men about 20 years old, from 5 feet 10 inches to 6 feet with thin builds.

Anyone with information can call robbery detectives at 702-828-3591. Anonymous tips can be left with Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or www.crimestoppersofnv.com. Tips directly leading to an arrest or indictment through Crime Stoppers may result in a cash reward.

Contact reporter Maria Agreda at magreda@reviewjournal.com and (702) 383-0391.

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