Las Vegas, NV (KXNT) - Detectives are asking for the community's help to identify suspects involved in a crime spree targeting the elderly community. The incidents started in February of this year and have occurred throughout various parts of the valley.
The suspects identify senior individuals wearing high-end jewelry and approach them while in a vehicle and ask for directions. After being provided the directions, the suspects offer a prayer in gratitude. During the prayer, they remove the victim's jewelry, oftentimes without the victim knowing, before leaving the area in a vehicle.
The suspects have been described as Middle Eastern or Eastern European males and females ranging in age from 20 to 60 years old with distinct Eastern European accents. The individuals have been seen in several different vehicles in each of the events.
Anyone who believes they may have been a victim, knows who these suspects might be, or has any information about any vehicles the suspects may be driving is urged to contact LVMPD Detectives by phone at 702-828-8577. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 702-385-5555, or on the internet at www.crimestoppersofnv.com.