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Armed robbers target Roberto’s Taco Shop in central Las Vegas

Las Vegas police are searching for two people who robbed a taco shop Friday morning in the central valley.

The robbery was reported about 2:40 a.m. Friday at a Roberto’s Taco Shop at 1414 N. Eastern Ave., near Owens Avenue, according to Metropolitan Police Lt. Peter Kisfalvi.

Kisfalvi said the robbers were armed with a handgun, and may have fled the scene with a third person who was inside a vehicle. Police continue to investigate.

Contact Max Michor at mmichor@reviewjournal.com. Follow @MaxMichor on Twitter.

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