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Las Vegas police seek information in sex trafficking case

Denzel Loyd (Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department)

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By Katelyn Newberg / Las Vegas Review-Journal

May 21, 2020 - 12:24 pm

Updated May 21, 2020 - 2:04 pm

Las Vegas police said Thursday that they are seeking more information about a man arrested last week on charges of sex trafficking and attempted kidnapping of a child.

Denzel Loyd, 34, was arrested May 14 by Metropolitan Police Department detectives and faces charges of sex trafficking of a child, attempted kidnapping of a child and luring a child to engage in sex acts.

Detectives say they believe Loyd may have been using social media to communicate with minors.

Anyone who has information about the case or any victims may contact Metro’s vice section at 702-828-3455 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555.

Further information about Loyd’s arrest was not immediately available.

This is a developing story. Check back for more updates.

Contact Katelyn Newberg at knewberg@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0240. Follow @k_newberg on Twitter.

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