Las Vegas Sun

March 28, 2024

Man sought in east valley attempted home break-in

Suspect

This suspect is wanted in an attempted home break-in near Sahara Avenue and Sloan Lane on June 29, 2016.

Metro Police are trying to identify a man they say unsuccessfully tried breaking into an east valley house a month ago.

Home security caught the man ringing the doorbell, leaving, returning and removing a window screen, police said. He fled the area when he couldn't open a window.

Officers were called to investigate near Sahara Avenue and Sloan Lane on June 29, police said.

The would-be burglar is described as a black man 25 to 30 years old who stands 5-foot-6 to 5-foot-9 tall and weighs about 160 pounds, police said. He was seen wearing a white T-shirt, tan pants and black shoes with white stripes.

He was further described as having a tattoo on his right shoulder, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Metro at 702-828-7348. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or online at crimestoppersofnv.com.

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