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Las Vegas police seek suspect in bar robbery

Police are seeking the public’s help in finding a suspect in the January robbery of a gaming bar near Cheyenne Avenue and Tenaya Way.

According to Las Vegas police on Tuesday, the suspect arrived at Magoo’s, 7360 W. Cheyenne Ave., in a light-colored, 4-door 2010 Dodge Caliber. He forced an employee into the business at gunpoint, ordered the employees to open the register and took an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect fled in the same vehicle.

The suspect was described as white, 28 to 30 years old, about 6 feet tall and weighing about 200 pounds. He was wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and a blue bandana over his face and carrying a semi-automatic handgun.

Anyone with information should call the Las Vegas police robbery section at 702-828-3591, or to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or visit www.crimestoppersofnv.com. Tips directly leading to an arrest through Crime Stoppers may result in a cash reward.

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

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