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Detectives Need Help Identifying Individuals Stealing Purses

PO 166 11-26-25

Post Date:11/26/2025 12:43 PM

Logo- Badge 2024Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Office of Public Information

400 S. Martin L. King Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89106
Office: 702-828-4082 
Sheriff Kevin McMahill 

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

 Director Jamie Ioos
Sergeant Jakob Shallenberger
Officer Luis Vidal 
Officer Robert Wicks
Officer Laura Villicana       


Detectives Need Help Identifying Individuals Stealing Purses

Detectives are seeking assistance from the public with identifying three individuals responsible for thefts at several businesses across the valley. The individuals approach a victim who is distracted and grab the victim’s purse. The suspects then flee the business.

  • Suspect number one is a black male, approximately 5’8” to 5’10”, with short dreadlocks and beard.
  • Suspect number two is a black male, approximately 5’8” to 5’10”, with shoulder length dreadlocks.
  • Suspect number three is a black male, approximately 5’8” to 5’10”, with dreadlocks tied on top of his head.

Photos of the individuals can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/elTWbC2Cc3g

Anyone who can identify these individuals or may have witnessed any of these incidents is urged to contact LVMPD Detectives by phone at 702-828-8577, or by email at nwacinvestigations@lvmpd.com. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 702-385-5555, or on the internet at www.crimestoppersofnv.com.

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