A Las Vegas police officer was taken to the hospital after a scuffle on the Strip.
Officers responded to Casino Royale at 7:30 a.m. for a petit larceny call.
The thief was known to hit properties on the Strip, police said.
A scuffle broke out between the suspect and three responding officers, who were trying to take him into custody.
Two officers were treated at the scene for minor injuries.
Another officer, who complained of knee pain, was taken to the hospital as a precaution.