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MGM Grand Casino in Las Vegas Robbed by Man on Motorcycle

by Tina Kells | May 1, 2009 at 01:27 pm

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It isn't quite as elaborate as Ocean's 11 but the MGM Grand in Las Vegas was robbed earlier today by a man who fled the scene on a motorcycle.

Anybody with any information about the crime or the suspect, who is only described at this point as in his 30's and African-American, is asked to contact the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Crime Stoppers line at 702-355-5555.

"Units responded to a call at 4.42 a.m. this morning," a spokesman for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department told BNO News. He said a suspect produced a handgun and robbed the casino, after which he fled on foot. He then fled on a motorcycle in an unknown direction.

The spokesman said they do not have a suspect at this time and the investigation continues. There were no injuries in the robbery but the man fled with an "undisclosed amount of money."

A spokeswoman for the MGM Grand also confirmed the casino had been robbed, but referred all inquiries to the Metropolitan Police Department.

The fugitives featured on LVMPD's web site are wanted by area law enforcement. It is believed these subjects are still residing in the Las Vegas area. If you have any information on the location of any of these fugitives, please call: CRIME STOPPERS REWARD HOTLINE 702-385-5555 Or the C.A.T. Team at 702-385-1281 or fill out the CRIME STOPPERS ONLINE FORM , or call your local F.B.I. Office

Cash reward up to $2,000

Police are searching for a suspect who robbed the MGM this morning.

Officials say an African-American male in his early 30s robbed the casino at gunpoint shortly before 5 a.m.

He then fled on a motorcylce.

No word on how much money was stolen, or where exactly inside the casino the robbery took place.

Anyone with information is asked to call Las Vegas Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555.