Police Seek Suspect in West Cheyenne Robbery
Anyone with information on the October 29 store robbery near Jones Boulevard is asked to contact Las Vegas police.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Property Crime
Commuters and shop workers on the West Side should be alert: Las Vegas police are asking for help identifying a suspect in an October 29 strong-arm robbery at a store in the 6000 block of West Cheyenne Avenue near Jones Boulevard. The suspect distracted the clerk, took merchandise, and punched the clerk when confronted before fleeing.
Why it matters
Store clerks and nearby residents are the people most exposed to this kind of crime, and the suspect is still unidentified. Police are asking the public for tips that could lead to an arrest.
Police describe the suspect as a Black male, 16 to 19 years old, with short, curly brown hair, wearing a black hoodie with white writing and black pants with a white design. The incident was reported at about 8:30 p.m. on October 29, and it is not yet known whether the suspect has been identified or arrested.
The players
Las Vegas Police Department
The city agency investigating the October 29 robbery and seeking public help to identify the suspect.
The details
Las Vegas police say the suspect distracted the clerk at a store in the 6000 block of West Cheyenne Avenue, near Jones Boulevard, around 8:30 p.m. on October 29, then took merchandise and tried to run out. When the clerk confronted the suspect, the suspect allegedly punched the clerk before fleeing the store with the merchandise. Anyone with information is asked to contact Las Vegas police.
Timeline
October 29, 2026, about 8:30 p.m.: robbery at the West Cheyenne Avenue store
Beyond the Strip
Public appeals like this one are a routine part of how the Las Vegas Police Department works commercial robbery cases away from the resort corridor. This case follows that pattern by asking residents who recognize the suspect's description to come forward.
If you shop or work along West Cheyenne Avenue near Jones Boulevard, keep an eye out for anyone matching this description and report it to police. Store employees should follow their workplace procedures and avoid confronting suspects.
The takeaway
If you recognize the suspect described as a Black male, 16 to 19 years old, in a black hoodie and black pants, contact Las Vegas police with any tip you have. Even small details can help identify a suspect in a case like this.
Further reading
For more on how these cases are handled, see Property Crime coverage across the valley.
