Armed man threatens teller, robs bank

Tuesday, May 5, 2009 | 3:50 p.m.

Bank robbery suspect

A man walked up to the counter of a bank near Nellis Boulevard and Stewart Avenue about noon today and quietly told the teller he had a gun, Metro Police said.

The man demanded money and threatened the teller, police said. The teller gave the man cash and he fled the bank on foot, police said.

Police are looking for a man in his mid 20s, 6-foot-2-inches tall, weighing 175 pounds and wearing a blue and white "LA" hat, a white "Hurley" shirt and tan pants.

Metro detectives are asking for the public's help in identifying the suspect. Anyone with information is asked to call Metro's Robbery Section at (702) 828-3591, or to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at (702) 385-5555.

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By wantinitright

May 5, 2009

10:03 p.m.

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Where was security ?? If these places had armed security this would not occur! The tellers life was in jeopardy! Same thing happens in convenience stores! The people that work there are traumitized forever thinking that they may DIE ! The banks, convenience stores don't care about the people that work there. All they care about is the MONEY !! What about our legislators , (instead of trying to pass bills about seat belts ) force these companies to make sure that the employee can be assured of being safe at work! I think it is reasonable to go to work and feel safe !!