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Police looking for suspect in southwest Las Vegas robberies

Suspect in robberies of three Las Vegas businesses (Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department)
Suspect in robberies of three Las Vegas businesses (Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department)
Suspect in robberies of three Las Vegas businesses (Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department)
Suspect in robberies of three Las Vegas businesses (Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department)
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Las Vegas police are looking for a suspect accused of robbing three businesses in the southwest valley.

In all three robberies, which took place Friday and Saturday, the suspect pointed a firearm at an employee and demanded money, according to a Metropolitan Police Department news release.

Police describe the suspect as a Hispanic or black adult who stands 5-foot-10, weighs 150 to 160 pounds and has a light complexion, thin build and a thin mustache.

He was wearing a dark-gray hoodie with white strings, dark pants and dark shoes.

Anyone with information is urged to call the Metropolitan Police Department commercial robbery section at (702) 828-3591 or, to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555.

Contact Briana Erickson at berickson@reviewjournal.com or 702-387-5244. Follow @brianarerick on Twitter.

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