Police seek 3 in east Las Vegas armed robbery

One suspect in the June 1 armed robbery near East Twain Avenue and University Center Drive is a black male about 6-feet with a thin build, braided hair and a beard. He has tattoos on both forearms, and was wearing a black “Chanel” logo face mask, black t-shirt, burgundy printed shorts and white shoes. He was armed with a black handgun. (Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department)

A suspect in the June 1, 2020, armed robbery near East Twain Avenue and University Center Drive is a black male adult, about 6-feet with a thin build. He was wearing a black hat with blue rim, black face mask, white t-shirt, black pants with white stripe, white shoes and red laces. (Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department)

A person of interest in the June 1,2020, armed robbery near East Twain Avenue and University Center Drive is a black adult female, about 5-foot-5 with a medium build and braided hair. She was wearing a dark blue jacket and gray sweatpants. (Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department)

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Las Vegas police are seeking the public’s help in identifying two men who carried out an armed robbery in the east Las Vegas Valley.

Police said the two men entered a business June 1 near the intersection of Twain Avenue and University Center Drive.

One of the men attempted to make a purchase, became angry and brandished a handgun. The second man then spit at the clerk. The first man took merchandise before both left with an unidentified female.

The man with the gun was about 6 feet tall, with braided hair, tattoos on his arms and had a black Chanel logo face mask. The second man was also about 6 feet tall, with a black face mask, white T-shirt, black pants with white stripe, and white shoes with red laces.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 702-929-3591. Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 385-5555 or visit www.crimestoppersofnv.com.

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