Suspect sought in attack on woman
Las Vegas police are seeking the public's help in locating a teenage boy in connection with an attack on a woman last week near U.S. Highway 95 and Sky Pointe Drive.
On Monday afternoon, police described the juvenile as white, dark-haired and between the ages of 17 and 18. He's about 5-feet-10 inches tall and weighs between 170 and 200 pounds.
Police said the attack occurred on March 8 between 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. in the tunnels under U.S. 95 and either Sky Pointe or Grand Teton drives. Police said the teen grabbed a female from behind and attempted to drag her into a tunnel.
He was last seen wearing a black baseball hat, gray hooded sweatshirt with writing across the stomach area and tan shorts.
Anyone with information on the identity or whereabouts of the suspect is urged to call Las Vegas police's Robbery Section at 828-3591, or Crime Stoppers at 385-5555.
Contact reporter Antonio Planas at aplanas@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-4638.
