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Las Vegas police looking for gunman in southwest store robbery

Las Vegas police were searching for a gunman who robbed a convenience store last week.

The man went into the store near Durango Drive and Flamingo Road just after midgnight March 7, pulled a gun from his sweater pocket and ran away after getting the money from the cashier, police said.

The robber was black, between 14 and 17, with brown eyes. He stood about 5 feet 4 inches tall and was wearing a red-and-white knit hat, a gray hoodie, tan pants and red shoes.

Anyone with information can call Las Vegas police robbery detectives at 702-828-3591. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or www.crimestoppersofnv.com. Tips directly leading to an arrest or an indictment processed through Crime Stoppers may result in a cash reward.

Contact reporter Wesley Juhl at wjuhl@reviewjournal.com and 702-383-0381. Follow him on Twitter @WesJuhl.

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