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Las Vegas police seek gunman in fast-food restaurant robbery

Las Vegas police are seeking the public’s assistance in finding the suspect in the robbery of a fast-food restaurant that occurred on Dec. 26.

According to police, the man entered the restaurant in the 2500 block of South Durango Drive about 3:38 p.m. wearing a hood over his head. He approached the counter, pulled out a semi-automatic handgun and demanded money. The employee gave him an undisclosed amount of money and the suspect fled on foot.

The man was described as 26 to 27 years old, 5 feet 11 inches to 6 feet tall, and weighing about 160 pounds. He has blond hair, blue eyes and a goatee. He was last seen wearing a dark, hooded jacket and light blue jeans.

Anyone with information should call the Metropolitan Police Department robbery section at 702-828-3591, or to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or visit crimestoppersofnv.com. Tips directly leading to an arrest or indictment through Crime Stoppers might result in a cash reward.

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

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