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Nov. 07, 2009
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Men wanted in robbery of elderly couple

By ANTONIO PLANAS
LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

Two men are being sought in connection with a home invasion earlier this week in the east valley in which an elderly couple was tied up, Las Vegas police said today.

The robbery occurred Thursday about 6:30 p.m. in the area of Desert Inn and Theme roads. Police said two men knocked on an elderly couple’s door. They used a ruse stating their basketball had gone over the fence, police said. While the front door was opened, the men forced their way into the home and an elderly man was punched in the face. Police said the attackers then tied up the couple.

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    • Police did not report what items were stolen.

    The first suspect is described as black, between 35- and 40-years-old, between 6-feet and 6-feet-2 inches tall. He weighs about 220 pounds. He was dressed in all black and carrying a semi-automatic handgun, police said.

    The second suspect is described as black, between 25 and 30, about 6 feet tall and 190 pounds.

    This is the latest robbery targeting seniors in their homes.

    On Oct. 20, 44-year-old Glenn Scruggs robbed and severely beat a 69-year-old woman and her daughter in their home near Fremont and 11th streets, police allege.

    On Oct. 14, police said, 20-year-old Daniel Ruiz attacked 65-year-old Constance King at her home near Smoke Ranch Road and Buffalo Drive. Police said Ruiz tricked King by requesting help finding a missing puppy.

    Both Scruggs and Ruiz are now in the Clark County Detention Center.

    Anyone with information in connection to Thursday’s home invasion is urged to call the Metropolitan Police Department’s robbery section at 828-3591, or Crime Stoppers at 385-5555.

    Contact reporter Antonio Planas at aplanas@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-4638. �

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    Outta here! wrote on November 07, 2009 10:27 PM: I can't to wait move to San Diego next month!


    Smoke & Mirrors wrote on November 07, 2009 09:13 PM: Oh but wait violent crime is down according to Metro.


    jm0405 wrote on November 07, 2009 08:48 PM: I hate to say this, but I am going to. The last 2-1/2 years I have spent in Vegas, I have discovered most blacks are liars and thieves - basic thugs that don't respect anyone. To get away from that breed, you almost have to live in Utah, Montana or Wyoming where they are only about 1% of the population instead of 50% of it like Vegas.


    Trisha wrote on November 07, 2009 07:56 PM: Thank you RJ for descriptions of the suspects - it hopefully awakes some up to who to be on the look out for.

    How awfult to punch an elderly person !


    Trisha wrote on November 07, 2009 07:56 PM: Thank you RJ for descriptions of the suspects - it hopefully awakes some up to who to be on the look out for.


    How awfult to punch an elderly person !


    fair and unbalanced Fred wrote on November 07, 2009 07:22 PM: Arm yourself, and when a big Ni.... steps foot on your property , drop him right between the eyes, then for good measure pump a few extra rounds in them. If they fall off your property, drag them on. Lets eliminate the problem before they eliminate you


    geenab65 wrote on November 07, 2009 06:50 PM: Gary, don't generalize or stereotype. You just sound ignorant, racist and hillbilly (oh wait, I just said the same thing three different ways). Yes, as an African American, I will be the first to admit that some my black brothers are no damned good but not indicative of all black men.


    Jimmy Jay wrote on November 07, 2009 06:42 PM: Catch these animals, take them out deep in the desert, and put a bullet in their worthless brains. Let the wildlife dispose of the bodies. This scum is not capable of being "rehabilitated" and should be disposed of as quickly as possible.


    gary wrote on November 07, 2009 05:54 PM: Typical of black men - they beat women and senior citizens. Obama, ACRON, ACLU, and NAACP must be so proud of their brothers. Bunch of spineless jellyfish - wont attack anyone who can defend themselves.